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🔵Should You Move Closer to Grandchildren? Benefits, Challenges, and How to Decide: More Than Grand Blog
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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.
Arlene was sitting in her living room, scrolling through photos of her grandchildren on her phone. As she swiped through images of toothless grins, first steps, and days at the park, a familiar ache settled in her chest. She wished she could be there for more of these precious moments. The thought crossed her mind, as it had many times before: "Should we move closer to the grandkids?" It's a question many grandparents grapple with, especially as we approach retirement or find ourselves with more flexibility in our lives.We all want to be a bigger part of our grandchildren's world. But moving is a major life change, and there's a lot to think about before you start packing boxes. 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!
If you want to see what children can do, you must stop giving them things.~ Norman Douglas 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 that the casual comments we make about dieting or our bodies have a big impact on our grandchild’s...
Hello, Reader! When I want to find out what parents are saying to one another about grandparents, I lurk online in places where parents are. Reddit parenting forums and TikTok provide a wealth of ideas for new content. One day, on a thread about how out of touch today’s grandparents are, I read a comment from a new mom. I don’t remember where I read it, but I remember the exact words: “My mom didn’t even know what a wake window was!” I could clearly hear the scorn and disbelief in that mom’s...
We must have…a place where children can have a whole group of adults they can trust.~ Margaret Mead 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 for unusually strong bonds with their grandchildren. Psychologists have several...