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 |
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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!
Hello, Reader! Thank you to all of you who responded to the email last week about grandparenting styles. Many of you felt that you fell into more than one category, and Jo Ann even pointed out that you may be different things to different grandchildren, especially if some grandchildren live close by and others far away. And thank you to those of you who suggested topics you want to learn more about. I’ve kept a list and hope to touch on all of them, either here or on the blog. I’ll start with...
A mother becomes a true grandmother the day she stops noticing the terrible things her children do because she is so enchanted with the wonderful things her grandchildren do. ~Lois Wyse 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 Grandparents...
Dear Reader, If you search for “grandparent roles” or “grandparenting styles” on the internet, you are likely taken to an article that list five different styles of grandparenting: They are: 1. The “formal” grandparents who operate in the background of the lives of their children and grandchildren, but enjoy regular visits. 2. The “fun seeker” grandparents who tap into their inner childto play and entertain their grandchildren. 3. The “surrogate parent” grandparents who have taken on the...