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🔵A Grandparent’s Response to the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Parents’ Mental Health: More Than Grand Blog
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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 the mental health and well-being of parents in
our families and beyond.
As Denise sat across from her daughter at their monthly coffee date, she couldn't help but notice the dark circles under Jenn’s downcast eyes. "How are you really doing?" she asked, concern etching her face. Jenn’s eyes welled up with tears as she confessed, "Mom, I'm exhausted. I feel like I'm barely keeping it together." This scene is playing out in cafes, living rooms, and phone calls across the country. Raising children has never been easy, but parents today say it's especially hard. They're right—it's harder than ever. So hard, in fact, that the U.S. Surgeon General has issued an advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents. The Surgeon General issues an advisory when there's an urgent public health challenge facing Americans. These advisories aim not only to bring awareness to the issues but also to suggest how we can all help solve them. In "Parents Under Pressure: The U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents," the issue at hand is the enormous stress affecting today's parents. It explains the causes of this stress, its effects on parents, and what we all can do to improve parents' mental health. And who better to help than grandparents? ​Read more...​ Know someone who would like this post? Forward this email to a friend! ​ |
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We cover topics that matter to grandparents - and parents - such as concrete ways to help new parents, understanding new trends in child care, and meaningful ways to connect the generations. The resources and products we offer foster open communication, encourage healthy boundaries, and equip new grandparents with the tools they need to become a supportive partner to their grandchild's parents. Sign up for our newsletter to find out why grandparenting isn't about spoiling the grandkids anymore. Parents welcome!
Hello, Reader! I just ended a visit with my grandchildren on such a high note that I had to share it with you. It wasn’t because of the time we spent together—though it was one of our best visits yet for quality time. It was actually something that happened after I left. I got the idea several years ago from Kerry Byrne of The Long Distance Grandparent. It’s something I mean to do with every visit, but I rarely find the time to make it happen. But this visit, Pops and I had a few hours before...
Consider instead that along with being caretakers, we are role models, teachers, historians, storytellers, confidants, mentors, and most importantly, trusted examples of how to love and be loved. ~ Marianne Waggoner Day 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...
What a bargain grandchildren are! I give them my loose change, and they give me a million dollars' worth of pleasure.~ Gene Perret 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 DeeDee will be talking about "What Today's Parents Wish Every...