Disagreements between adult family members often have a long history and tend to resurface during times of change.

When conflicts go unresolved, relationships can suffer and the damage can spread beyond the people directly involved.

These conflicts can be especially difficult for grandparents, who may feel caught in the middle or forced to watch painful patterns repeat. Unresolved tension can also limit a grandparent’s ability to spend time with grandchildren and offer support.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

Reach out to learn how mediation can help your family work through conflict and move forward.

  • I really enjoyed reading your newsletter ‘The Tricky Business of Aging in New York’. I loved getting to know there are people out there who are involved in and are coming up with solutions for this very fraught aspect of ALL of our lives. And on a personal level, reading the newsletter article inspires me...

    Deborah K., Caregiver - Nov 4, 2024

  • On behalf of Coming of Age/PSS, our staff, and board, thank you for your insightful presentation at yesterday’s Navigating Life's Journey Together event. Your guidance on setting priorities and preparing for this new chapter was truly valuable. By sharing resources like myhealthpriorities.org and your personal experiences, you gave attendees practical tools they could use right away. Your engaging style made a lasting impression. Thank you again for your preparation and participation—I look forward to future opportunities to collaborate.

    Jeff Nesler, Manager, Coming of Age - Sep 18, 2024

  • Marcy Einhorn, Esq. presented “Family Disputes: What Should We Do About Mom (or Dad)? What Does Mom (or Dad) Want” for Coming of Age/PSS. We’re grateful for her engaging discussion with our 50+ audience, and for her clear, thoughtful answers to audience questions. Her insights into mediation—especially cost-effective, communication-focused alternatives to litigation—were both enlightening and actionable. It was a privilege to host Ms. Einhorn, and we hope more families learn about mediation to reduce drama and improve outcomes.

    Jeff Nesler, Manager, Coming of Age - February 23, 2024

  • Marcy is a dedicated and highly skilled elder care mediator and lawyer. Her depth of experience, knowledge, compassion, and professionalism, provide assurance that families and caregivers are in safe hands to navigate decision making and disagreements that may arise. Marcy is an excellent communicator who guides parties in conflict to more effectively communicate themselves, and thereby create paths to action plans and resolving their disputes in the best interests of their elder family member.

    Tania Pagan, Mediator, Mediating Disputes - Feb 22, 2024 here

  • Marcy's tone was just right and her answers to questions were brisk and unhesitating. In listening to her, I felt her extensive experience makes her an excellent guide for families in these sensitive matters.

    Susan Dennehy, Medical Malpractice Attorney, Dennehy Law Firm - Feb 22, 2024

  • Thank you for an incredibly worthwhile half hour. I think without knowing what to expect it far exceeded our expectations.

    Marion W., Free consultation client - 12/17/2024

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For Grandparents:

For Grandparents
Navigating Family Traditions: A Grandparent's Journey Through Holiday and Birthday Celebrations
Navigating Family Traditions: A Grandparent's Journey Through Holiday and Birthday Celebrations

As a grandparent, I've navigated the differences between my "tribe's" traditions and those of my adult child's in-laws, particularly regarding holiday and birthday celebrations. I've witnessed the downsides of disagreements over family traditions, which can lead to feelings of exclusion from decisions about gatherings and conflicts over how to celebrate special occasions.

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Navigating Financial Support for Adult Children: Finding Balance and Independence
Navigating Financial Support for Adult Children: Finding Balance and Independence
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Involved Grandparents: Co-parenting with Balance
Involved Grandparents: Co-parenting with Balance

Research indicates that when grandparents are actively involved in co-parenting—sharing responsibilities for childcare and upbringing—the benefits for children often outweigh the challenges.

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Bridging the Gap: Navigating Grandparent-Parent Disagreements for Healthy Relationships
Bridging the Gap: Navigating Grandparent-Parent Disagreements for Healthy Relationships

A recent poll involving around 2,000 households revealed that 40% of parents experience conflicts with grandparents on various topics, including discipline, meal choices, screen time, manners, and health and safety. Concerns arise when grandparents refuse to honor parents' decisions, leading many parents to limit the time grandparents spend with their children as a response.

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