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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 GrandparentSome grandparents are just not interested in their new role. DeeDee addressed this in My Parents Don’t Want to Be Grandparents and My Kids Are Missing Out on scarymommy.com. Grandparents Week festivities start next weekend at Grandparent’s Academy. Make sure you are signed up now so you don’t miss any of the pre-event giveaways! Learn more and register.​ ​ Connecting with Your GrandchildrenLong distance grandparents know that sometimes conversations can lag. These Conversation Cards for Kids will make sure you always have a way to get your grandkids talking. Sharing your stories and memories with your grandchild is an important part of passing on your legacy. Grandparent Love Letters make it easy and fun!​ ​ Helping ParentsParents frequently ask grandparents to take a grandparenting class. That can be a hard sell, but we’ve got thoughts on why it’s worthwhile. Read New Grandparent? Here's Why You Should Consider Grandparent Classes.​ The U.S. Surgeon General just released an advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents. Please go download and read Parents Under Pressure. It will help grandparents understand why parenting is harder today than it was 30 years ago, as well as give you some concrete ways to help. ​ Gift IdeasDeeDee’s favorite baby shower gift is the Random House Book of Poetry for Children, because all babies love rhymes and all children should grow up with poetry. Get a copy for your grandchildren now.​ With reluctance to admit summer is ending, we updated the reviews of our favorite picture books about fall.​ ​ ​ Are you following us on YouTube yet? ​ 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! Yesterday I published a blog post about moving closer to your grandchildren. It’s a question many grandparents grapple with, and the post has a long list of things to consider before making that decision. The timing of it was interesting, because I was writing and editing it while visiting my grandkids. Pops and I took care of them for a long weekend while their parents went away, and we tacked a couple days on either end so we could see our son and daughter-in-law, too. We did...
The latest from the More Than Grand blog is up on the website! Should Grandparents Move Closer to Grandchildren? Benefits, Challenges, and How to Decide Published on September 17, 2024 Deciding whether to move closer to your grandchildren is a decision that impacts the whole family. Read on to learn what you need to consider when making this major decision. Pin to read later Arlene was sitting in her living room, scrolling through photos of her grandchildren on her phone. As she swiped...
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 Grandparent Did you know you can buy individual sections of New Grandparent Essentials if you don’t feel you need the whole...