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!
🔵New Grandparent? Here's Why You Should Consider Grandparent Classes: More Than Grand Blog
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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!
Sarah couldn't wait to meet her first grandchild. She'd been dreaming of this moment for years, imagining all the cuddles, story times, and special moments they'd share. But as the due date approached, she found herself feeling nervous. So much had changed since she'd had her own children. Would she remember how to swaddle a baby? What if she gave outdated advice? How could she best support her daughter and son-in-law? If you're feeling like Sarah, you're not alone. Many new grandparents find themselves excited but uncertain as they step into this new role. There’s a helpful solution: grandparent classes. These valuable resources can help you navigate the changes in childcare practices and family dynamics, setting you up for success in your new role. Know someone who would like this post? Forward this email to a friend! ​ |
Calling all new grandparents! (and parents, too!)
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!
Rituals are made not just for us, but for those we want to pass them on to. ~Andre Aciman 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 Competition between grandparents often peaks during the holidays, when we may worry that we are falling short or...
Hello, Reader! Happy Thanksgiving to my US readers! I’m hosting Thanksgiving tomorrow: the grandkids and their parents have been here since Saturday and my mother-in-law arrived yesterday. To make a little extra space in my brain, I’m sharing a story I shared a couple of years ago. Let me know if you remember it--I'd completely forgotten it! Yesterday, as my husband and I were driving down the highway, there was a pickup truck with a utility trailer heading the same way we were. The driver...
Dear Reader, Almost all the trees in our neighborhood have shed their leaves, a sign that we are entering the darkest part of the year in our latitude. And while I find the limited daylight hours oppressive, this time of year also brings something brighter: the holidays. The last few weeks of the year are filled with opportunities for making memories. As grandparents, we often come into the holiday season with rosy pictures of family togetherness, but those moments don’t always unfold the way...