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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Shall we make a new rule of life from tonight: always to try to be a little kinder than is necessary? 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 GrandparentWondering how to be a better grandparent? The answer might be closer than you think. Learn how strengthening your partnership with your spouse or co-grandparent can transform your grandparenting experience in Co-Grandparenting Tips: How to Be Amazing Grandparents Together In a recent episode of the Grey Roots podcast, host Kathy Eggers and guests DeeDee Moore, Kari Oakley-Miller, and Alecia Warneke discuss the nuances of grandparenting. They explore the importance of healthy relationships between grandparents and parents, the common mistakes made by grandparents, and the significance of communication and understanding in family dynamics. Watch now on YouTube. Connecting with Your GrandchildrenThe Valentine's traditions you create with your grandchildren will last far longer than any gift you buy them. We share five Valentine’s Day activities that cost nothing, require no special skills, and build connection that lasts a lifetime. Not only is caring for your grandchildren often joyous for you and a significant help for your adult children, but a recent study in the journal Psychology and Aging shows that caring for grandchildren may help prevent cognitive decline. Read more about what this means for you. Helping ParentsOur current society has a lot of messages about grandparenting that do more harm than good. Read “Grandma’s house, Grandma’s rules” and Other Lies About Grandparenting to learn why they are damaging. Being a parent has never been easy. But today's parents are raising children in a very different world than we did. Here are four things that are harder today than when we were raising kids. Gift IdeasThere is something special about a gift with your name on it. We found personalized gifts for babies that your grandchild will treasure. This Valentine’s Day, shower your grandchild’s parents with love. See the best gifts for new parents on our website. (Pro tip: new and expectant moms LOVE the gift boxes from Nurtured 9!) 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!
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...
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.~ Dalai Lama 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 Dale Atkins, licensed psychologist and author of the children's book “The Turquoise Butterfly,” joined TODAY with a look at the importance...
Dear Reader, So many of you wrote me to say you appreciated reading Rebecca’s story last week. (If you missed her letter, you can read it here.) I’m glad it moved you as much as it did me. I had a busy extended weekend with a trip to visit family and celebrate birthdays, so I didn’t get to respond to all of you. I wanted to follow up here, because several of you asked the same thing: “Can you tell me exactly what Rebecca shared with her daughter-in-law?” The answer is no, I can’t. Partly...