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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!
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