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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As long as my grandchildren need and want me, I just want to be there with an open mind, open arms, and an open heart. 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 GrandparentTrump Accounts opened for contributions on July 4, and grandparents can play a meaningful role in funding one for their grandchild. Guest writer and financial advisor Scott Frank breaks down what you need to know before you contribute. We often talk about friends joining the Grandparent’s Club, but what if it were an actual organization? We took a humorous look at what the by-laws would look like in Welcome to the Grandparent’s Club. Connecting with Your GrandchildrenIf you are a long-distance grandparent, sign up to get the free guide: 3 Quick and Easy Ways to Build Strong Bonds from a Distance from The Long Distance Grandparent. Is there is a toddler or preschooler in your life? Our favorite books for active little ones can help you make story time the best part of the day. Helping ParentsWhenever we poll parents about how grandparents can help when a new baby arrives, the overwhelming response is FOOD! Read How Grandparents Can Help New Parents with Meals for ideas of how to do that whether you live near or far. With grandparent alienation on the rise, it’s more important than ever that grandparents avoid the mistakes that can be easy to make in the early months. New Grandparent Essentials was developed with the help of parents to make sure you start off on the right foot. Learn more about this valuable resource for new and expectant grandparents. Gift IdeasThe Friends & Neighbors Game helps children as young as 3 learn ways to help others. As you and your grandchild talk about the feelings of the characters and why they might feel that way, they are developing empathy and emotional intelligence. Plus, kids love playing! Add it to your game collection now. I am Josephine (And I Am a Living Thing) helps young children recognize themselves as part of the natural world, with an emphasis on how all living things share similarities. It’s an engaging story about belonging with a science lesson woven in. Buy it now on Amazon. If you found this valuable, forward it to a friend! Don't like how your name shows up in the salutation? Need to change your email address? Update your profile 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! I got a message from a grandmother-to-be (GTB) the other day asking for advice. Her daughter didn’t want a baby shower, and she didn’t like the idea of a “sip and sprinkle” after the baby was born. GTB also told me that her daughter had a very long baby registry, and she asked me what she should do. I wasn’t positive if she was more concerned about not being able to celebrate the baby, or about making sure the registry got filled. But here’s what I told her: “Respect her...
Grandparents, like heroes, are as necessary to a child's growth as vitamins. ~Joyce Allston 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 What kind of world will your grandchildren inherit – and will they be ready for it? Author Melissa...
Today’s Grandparenting in Real Life message is written by Melissa Richardson, a mentoring expert, researcher, writer, grandmother, and author of Will Your Grandkid Be OK?Dear More Than Grand community,Like many new grandparents, my first steps as a grandmother were tentative. At first, the role seemed simple: love them, enjoy them, and support exhausted parents whenever I could. As my grandchildren grew, however, a much bigger question emerged. What kind of world are they growing into? When...