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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We must have…a place where children can have a whole group of adults they can trust. 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 for unusually strong bonds with their grandchildren. Psychologists have several explanations for this, and you can read them here. If your first grandchild is still a baby ( or not yet here!) reading What to Expect as a New Grandparent can help you find your footing in this new role. Connecting with Your GrandchildrenYour grandchildren are learning from you every single day—in ways that might surprise you. From resilience to practical skills to family identity, your influence shapes who they become. Learn what they're really absorbing (and how to make sure it's what you want to teach). If we are having trouble connecting with our grandchildren, we may be pushing them away with our behavior. Here are nine grandparent behaviors that create distance instead of closeness. Helping ParentsIs your daughter-in-law pregnant? As a soon-to-be grandparent, sending her a message is a great way to let her know you are excited to be a grandparent. But that’s not all you should say! Read this blog post to find out what to say to your pregnant daughter-in-law and why. There’s a golden hour after a baby’s birth that can be crucial for recovery and bonding. Read Why Grandparents Need to Know about Skin-to-Skin Contact After Birth to understand how you can help protect that time for parents and baby. Gift IdeasDesigned by a professional watercolor artist and licensed speech therapist, Our Very Little Library Board Book Set includes 10 board books that feature charming watercolor illustrations and foundational first words that will help build your grandchild's vocabulary. Get those photos of your grandchild off your phone so you can enjoy them more often. Chat Books makes it easy to make it a habit with their Monthbooks. Right now you can get your first photobook for just $5, and it’s just $15 a month after that. Cancel any time! If you found this valuable, forward it to a friend! Don't like how your name shows up in the salutation? Need to change your email address? Update your profile 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!
Dear Reader, When my oldest children were in elementary school, my husband was stationed in North Carolina. Rather than living on the military base, we lived near a rural town, surrounded by pine forests and tobacco fields. I loved that our children were growing up in a place where the pace of life was slow, where they could roam and play as I had as a child, and where the people were hard working and family-focused. It seemed idyllic. Until one day at the community pool, when I overheard a...
Shall we make a new rule of life from tonight: always to try to be a little kinder than is necessary?~ J.M. Barrie 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 Wondering how to be a better grandparent? The answer might be closer than you think....
Hello, Reader! Ah, February! The month we make a concerted effort to let people know that we love them! Also: the month that retailers tempt us with a zillion heart-shaped things that our grandchildren DO NOT NEED! They don’t need another stuffed animal. They don’t need heart-covered PJ’s. They just need to know that you love them, and there are far better ways to tell them than giving them gifts for every occasion. The best way is to give them your time and attention, and I shared some ways...