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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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 GrandparentA recent fan of New Grandparent Essentials wrote: “I learned to many valuable suggestions from More Than Grand that helped make this not only a fun time bonding with the baby, but it strengthened my relationship with the parents, as well. I highly recommend this program to all grandparents.” Learn more about New Grandparent Essentials now. Connecting with Your GrandchildrenStarting school is a huge milestone for a young child. As their grandparent, you can take small intentional steps to help prepare your grandchild for their first year of school. Read How Grandparents Can Help Grandkids be Kindergarten-Ready on the blog. It’s helpful for preschool, too! Want a good reason to make your grandkids laugh? Laughing together has been shown to bring you closer! See our picks for games, books and music to keep your grandchildren laughing and help build lasting bonds in Boost Your Relationship With Your Grandkids Through Laughter. Helping ParentsThe start of the school year is a stressful and expensive time for parents, too! We’ve got tips on how grandparents can help in Celebrating Your Grandchild’s New School Year. A child’s thin and tender skin burns far more quickly and easily than an adult’s. Read What Grandparents Need to Know About Burn Prevention to make sure it doesn’t happen to your grandchild. Gift IdeasGrandparents can help ease the fears about starting a new school by sharing one of these picture books about starting school. Some of them address common fears, some give behind-the-scenes peeks, some share what the day will look like from the child’s point of view. From funny to touching, there’s a back-to-school story for every grandchild here. The grandkids loved these stacking rocks on their recent visit. Not only did they love seeing who could build the highest tower, they quickly decided the smallest ones were unicorn eggs! We are still finding them in cozy corners of the house—perhaps they’ll hatch if we leave them there??? Looking for more ideas for what to buy for your grandchildren or their parents? Visit our Amazon Shop! 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!
“Boys don’t like nectarines.” That’s what my granddaughter told me one day when she was three. She went on to explain more about the difference between girls and boys (dresses played a major part) but this was clear: boys don’t like nectarines. The source of her confidence about the subject? In her experience, this was completely true. She and her sister loved nectarines and her brother didn’t. Therefore, based on the evidence at hand, boys don’t like nectarines. The obvious problem with this...
We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. ~Dolly Parton 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 first-time mom turned to Reddit for advice on how old her child should be before the grandparents were allowed to take him out on...
Note from DeeDee: Today's message is from play expert Jill Lerman. Enjoy!Dear More Than Grand grandparents,Maybe you're the grandparent who happily gets down on the floor and builds a block tower for the 47th time. Or maybe you're the grandparent who would rather read a book, bake something, go for a walk, or watch your grandchildren play than pretend to be a puppy. Here's the good news: You don't have to love every kind of play to be a playful, connected grandparent. I'm Jill Lerman, a play...