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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 GrandparentSee how you can transform your grandparenting journey by embracing a simple mindset shift in Why The Best Grandparents Are Lifelong Learners. Speaking of learning, on September 8, the largest virtual celebration and educational conference for grandparents kicks off at Grandparents Academy. Register now for Grandparents Week, a free, week-long celebration featuring over a dozen expert interviews, mini-classes, awards, and prizes. Connecting with Your GrandchildrenHere is a beautiful story about the impact one grandmother had on her granddaughter through the stories she shared: My First Travels Were Through Stories My Grandmother Told. What impact will your stories have? Scavenger hunts can keep your grandchildren entertained and enhance their development. Get inspired by these ideas for using tech in scavenger hunts for young children—you’ll love the family reunion idea! Helping ParentsA quarter of a million children a year end up in emergency rooms for toy-related injuries. The highest percentage of these injuries were in children ages 1-4. If you have young grandchildren, read What Grandparents Need to Know: Toy Safety. We don’t often recommend parenting books, but reading Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy may help you understand how your grandchildren are being raised. Even better, it may help you improve the relationships you have with…well, everyone. Click here to see why. Gift IdeasThis Mermaid Match game is a fun way to help your grandchild develop memory and concentration! Recommended for ages 3+. There is also a camping version if you don’t have a mermaid lover in your family! From The Outdoor Toddler Activity Book to All About Rocks and Minerals, these books will get your grandkids outside and learning about the world around them. Even better, they are almost all under $10! Love getting mail? So do your grandkids! Grandparent Love Letters make it easy to delight them. DeeDee Moore | Founder, More Than Grand LLC | morethangrand.com |
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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...
You have priceless gifts to bestow upon the grandchildren who look up to you. ~Jerry Witkovsky 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 Research shows that maternal grandmothers are often closer to grandchildren, but the reason for the...