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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What a bargain grandchildren are! I give them my loose change, and they give me a million dollars' worth of pleasure. 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 GrandparentDeeDee will be talking about "What Today's Parents Wish Every Grandparent Knew" as part of Grandparents Week - the largest virtual celebration and educational conference for grandparents of its kind. This online event, hosted by GrandparentsAcademy.com features over a dozen expert interviews, mini-classes, and prizes. General admission is free–claim your complimentary ticket now! It’s hard to watch our children make parenting mistakes, but stepping in is rarely the right thing to do. This is just one of the common grandparenting mistakes that parenting expert and grandma of ten, Esther Wojcicki, shares in a recent article on Huffington Post UK. Connecting with Your GrandchildrenImagine creating bedtime stories starring your grandchild as the hero, planning virtual zoo tours for rainy day video calls, or getting instant age-perfect answers to their endless "why" questions. AI is opening up magical new ways for grandparents to connect with young grandchildren, whether you're next door or across the country. Discover how in Using AI with Grandchildren: Creative Activities That Work. Discover how reading to grandchildren creates bonds that last a lifetime. Check out How Reading to Grandchildren Creates an Everlasting Bond to get simple tips for building meaningful connections through books, whether in person or online. Helping ParentsWondering how to help a new mom, dad or couple? Hear from parents and experts on what was most meaningful to them to make their lives easier in 9 Ways Parents Say You Can Help After Baby Arriveson Care.com. Speaking of Care.com, it’s a great place to start your search for reliable help for new parents—or for yourself. We’ve used it to help find babysitters and house cleaners when we couldn’t be there to help new parents ourselves. Whether you are looking for child care, pet care, senior care, or housekeeping, Care.com is a great place to start. Gift IdeasYou loved the Sorting Bears we shared a couple of weeks ago, and here’s another perennial hit with the toddler crowd: lacing beads. These colorful stringing beads for toddlers promote creativity, fine motor skills, and coordination. And just like the bears, they come with a handy storage bag—making cleanup as much fun as play! If something were to happen to you tomorrow, would your next of kin be prepared to manage your home, possessions, online accounts, assets, finances, and wishes? If you don’t want to leave a scavenger hunt behind, you need a Nokbox. It’s the best gift you can give your family. If you found this valuable, forward it to a friend! 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!
Consider instead that along with being caretakers, we are role models, teachers, historians, storytellers, confidants, mentors, and most importantly, trusted examples of how to love and be loved. ~ 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...
Dear Reader, Last week I had the extraordinary privilege of helping to take care of my nephew's twins for the better part of three days. It was completely unexpected: I was visiting my mother when one of my sisters sent out an SOS to the other four of us. The twins' daycare was closed for the week (a scheduled closure), and my nephew's mother-in-law had volunteered to take care of them. But she'd ended up in the ER with heart trouble and would be out of commission for at least a week. Their...
The latest from the More Than Grand blog is up on the website! Understanding AI for Grandparents: What You Need to Know Now Published on August 15, 2025 AI for grandparents isn’t just a passing fad. Learn what artificial intelligence really is, how it affects your family, and simple steps to use it for staying connected. Read on to discover how AI can benefit grandparents. Margaret, 84, proudly tells everyone she "doesn't do technology." What she doesn’t realize, however, is how much of her...