We must have…a place where children can have a whole group of adults they can trust.
​~ Margaret Mead

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

Some 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 Grandchildren

Your 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 Parents

Is 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 Ideas

Designed 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!

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