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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Children need love, especially when they do not deserve it. 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 GrandparentWhat is body autonomy and how does it protect your grandchildren? Read this post to find out why and how to support your grandchildren's right to say no to unwanted physical contact. Adopting a philosophy of “slow living” can be hard in our fast-paced world, but it can be a powerful model to our grandchildren. Find out more about how and why it’s beneficial to slow down. Connecting with Your GrandchildrenHave you ever thought about moving so you can be closer to your grandchildren? Learn key considerations, communication tips, and alternatives for staying connected inShould Grandparents Move Closer to Grandchildren? Benefits, Challenges, and How to Decide. Running out of time doesn't mean settling for gifts your grandchildren will forget by New Year's. We share last-minute gift ideas that take minutes to arrange, but create year-round connection instead of clutter in Last-Minute Holiday Gifts That Build Connection. Helping ParentsNavigating digital media is one of the biggest stressors of modern parenting, and in some families, parents say grandparents are making those struggles even harder. Read Parents set limits. Grandparents hand over the iPad. Welcome to the new family feudon Yahoo Life. Understanding parents' approach to raising your grandchildren makes it easier to support them. We cover some of the most popular philosophies in What Grandparents Need to Know About Popular Parenting Methods. Gift IdeasSmall children are still learning about the magic of the changing seasons. Cozy up with a cup of cocoa and read one of these picture books about winter to your grandchild. By popular demand, here are the links to our gift guides for your convenience. Thank you so much for your support by using our affiliate links! The Best Gifts for Preschoolers The Best Gifts for Kids Ages 5-10 The Best Gifts for Grandparents The Best Gifts for New Parents If you found this valuable, forward it to a friend! 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!
Rituals are made not just for us, but for those we want to pass them on to. ~Andre Aciman 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 Competition between grandparents often peaks during the holidays, when we may worry that we are falling short or...
Hello, Reader! Happy Thanksgiving to my US readers! I’m hosting Thanksgiving tomorrow: the grandkids and their parents have been here since Saturday and my mother-in-law arrived yesterday. To make a little extra space in my brain, I’m sharing a story I shared a couple of years ago. Let me know if you remember it--I'd completely forgotten it! Yesterday, as my husband and I were driving down the highway, there was a pickup truck with a utility trailer heading the same way we were. The driver...
Dear Reader, Almost all the trees in our neighborhood have shed their leaves, a sign that we are entering the darkest part of the year in our latitude. And while I find the limited daylight hours oppressive, this time of year also brings something brighter: the holidays. The last few weeks of the year are filled with opportunities for making memories. As grandparents, we often come into the holiday season with rosy pictures of family togetherness, but those moments don’t always unfold the way...