If you want to see what children can do, you must stop giving them things.​
​~ Norman Douglas

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 that the casual comments we make about dieting or our bodies have a big impact on our grandchild’s own body image? Experts share why that is, and how frighteningly early it starts.​

Will you visit the hospital when your new grandbaby is born? If so, what do you need to know? Our list of the do’s and don’ts of hospital visits will help you plan a visit to your new grandchild and his or her parents.

Connecting with Your Grandchildren

Looking for a worthwhile way to spend a winter’s day with your grandchild? Get a copy of Sneezy the Snowman and then enjoy an easy activity that teaches an important science concept!

The bond you build now with your grandchild can endure long beyond your physical presence — becoming a source of comfort, identity, and strength throughout their life. Learn what to do now to create that connection in How Your Love as a Grandparent Can Continue to Guide and Comfort Your Grandchildren — Even Across Time.​

Helping Parents

Do you ever wonder if today's parents are speaking a different language? Wake windows, contact naps, co-regulation: even old concepts have new labels. If you want to stop nodding along while secretly confused, read Decoding Modern Parenting Language: A Grandparent's Guide​

How is your relationship with your daughter-in-law? For grandparents, the better that relationship is, the more involved you’ll be able to be in your grandchild’s life. Read The Power of a Positive Relationship with Your Daughter-in-Law to find out how you can improve yours—no matter how good you think it is.

Gift Ideas

Cooking with grandchildren is a time-honored tradition, and the Little Helpers Toddler Cookbook is full of recipes that will get the littlest ones involved. See this and more must-haves for cooking with toddlers and preschoolers in our Amazon Shop.

Who doesn’t love otters? Even if they aren’t already a fan of this adorable animal, your grandchildren will thoroughly enjoy the antics of a rescued otter pup in Odder: An Otter's Story.​

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