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!
This Week in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting: August 24
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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 GrandparentGrandparents can play an important role in their grandchild’s language development. Learn how to help them develop the language skills they need in this informative blog post by Carol Lettko, MA, CCC-SLP. Have you checked out our list of our favorite books on grandparenting? No matter where you are on your grandparent journey, there’s a book to inspire you! Connecting with Your GrandchildrenGrandparents’ Day is the perfect time to do something special to connect with your grandchild. Over on the blog, we share some easy Grandparents' Day activity ideas to celebrate with your family. Why do we encourage you to write letters to your grandchildren? Because of stories like this: My Grandmother Lives On Through the Camp Letters She Sent Me Helping ParentsNewborns can’t be immunized from some of the highly contagious diseases for which we have vaccines. At the same time, those diseases are incredibly dangerous in a child that young. Read What Immunizations do Grandparents Need? to find out how you can help protect your grandchild. The mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship isn’t always easy. For grandparents, the better that relationship is, the more involved you’ll be able to be in your grandchild’s life. Read The Power of a Positive Relationship with Your Daughter-in-Law to find out how you can improve yours. Gift IdeasIs your grandchild getting a new brother or sister soon? The new sibling gift pack from Lovevery is the perfect way to prepare your grandchild for the arrival of a new baby. Learn more about Lovevery’s gift packs here. These colorful Digit Blocks magnetic building cubes provide endless hours of creative play for toddlers on up. They're great for developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving. And they’re currently on sale! We want to help you be a Most Valuable Grandparent! Visit our shop to see all our resources. DeeDee Moore | Founder, More Than Grand LLC | morethangrand.com |
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!
Hello, Reader! It’s quiet right now at my house. Actually, it’s quiet in my house every morning. I almost always wake up before Pops, and I start the day with just the birds and an occasional passing car. It’s such a peaceful part of the day: drinking my tea, watching the swallows darting over the lake, playing all the NY Times word games. It’s a different kind of quiet this morning: the quiet of anticipation. Our daughters started arriving on Sunday, so there are sleeping people upstairs....
Dear Reader, Get ready for a sobering statistic: Up to 20% of new moms struggle with postpartum depression or anxiety. This means one in five mothers of our grandchildren is grappling with mental health issues. At the same time as adjusting to the demands of becoming a parent! Becoming a parent is a hard enough transition as it is, without the added stress of a postpartum mood or anxiety disorder. Grandparents are perfectly positioned to help: We have the experience and perspective to spot...
Clearly, a grandparent lacks a well-defined job description. But isn’t that the beauty of it? ~ 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 as a Grandparent A quarter of a million children a year end up in emergency rooms for toy-related...