Hello, Reader! Yesterday I published a blog post about moving closer to your grandchildren. It’s a question many grandparents grapple with, and the post has a long list of things to consider before making that decision. The timing of it was interesting, because I was writing and editing it while visiting my grandkids. Pops and I took care of them for a long weekend while their parents went away, and we tacked a couple days on either end so we could see our son and daughter-in-law, too. We did...
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The latest from the More Than Grand blog is up on the website! Should Grandparents Move Closer to Grandchildren? Benefits, Challenges, and How to Decide Published on September 17, 2024 Deciding whether to move closer to your grandchildren is a decision that impacts the whole family. Read on to learn what you need to consider when making this major decision. Pin to read later Arlene was sitting in her living room, scrolling through photos of her grandchildren on her phone. As she swiped...
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Hello again! Here’s what’s happening This Week in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting. Each Saturday, we send you a roundup of articles and resources that will help you be a better grandparent. We may receive a commission for purchases made through affiliate links in this email. This is an easy and much appreciated way for you to support More Than Grand! Growing as a Grandparent Did you know you can buy individual sections of New Grandparent Essentials if you don’t feel you need the whole...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, For the last few days, one of my sisters, her husband, and my mother have been staying with us. I’ve been reminded once again that I am fortunate to have family members who not only get along, but genuinely like to spend time together. I recognize that not all of you are so lucky. Families are messy, and conflict is normal. It’s normal in my family, too. Even though we choose to spend time together, we don’t always get along. But what we do is something that Rachel Haack...
8 days ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader, If you were like me and spent most of the past weekend unplugged, you may have missed an important news story. The US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, released an advisory on the critical need to improve parental mental health & well-being. Titled Parents Under Pressure, the report “highlights the stressors that impact the mental health and well-being of parents and caregivers, the critical link between parental mental health and children's long-term well-being, and the urgent...
15 days ago • 1 min read
The latest from the More Than Grand blog is up on the website! A Grandparent’s Response to the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Parents’ Mental Health Published on September 3, 2024 The U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory on parental mental health and well-being. One of More Than Grand’s primary missions is to help grandparents support parents, and this advisory is an important reminder that there is much work to be done in this area. This response shares ways we can all help to improve...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hello again! Here’s what’s happening This Week in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting. Each Saturday, we send you a roundup of articles and resources that will help you be a better grandparent. We may receive a commission for purchases made through affiliate links in this email. This is an easy and much appreciated way for you to support More Than Grand! Growing as a Grandparent Some grandparents are just not interested in their new role. DeeDee addressed this in My Parents Don’t Want to Be...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Dear readers, Sometimes the well of words runs dry and I struggle to find anything worthwhile to say to you. This was one of those weeks! Rather than turn to AI to generate an email message, I turned to the archives. Here’s an email I sent in September of 2020 that is just as relevant today. If you’ve been around since then, I’d love it if you’d hit reply and let me know! ~~~ I love getting emails from my readers with questions, because they are rarely the only person with that concern. A few...
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The latest from the More Than Grand blog is up on the website! New Grandparent? Here's Why You Should Consider Grandparent Classes Published on August 27, 2024 Discover why grandparent classes are essential for new grandparents. Learn how they can improve family relationships and help you care for your grandbaby. Plus how to find the right class for you! Pin for later! Sarah couldn't wait to meet her first grandchild. She'd been dreaming of this moment for years, imagining all the cuddles,...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hello again! Here’s what’s happening This Week in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting. Each Saturday, we send you a roundup of articles and resources that will help you be a better grandparent. We may receive a commission for purchases made through affiliate links in this email. This is an easy and much appreciated way for you to support More Than Grand! Growing as a Grandparent Grandparents can play an important role in their grandchild’s language development. Learn how to help them...
26 days ago • 1 min read