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Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. 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 GrandparentThe biggest challenge facing new grandparents isn't what they get wrong—it's what they don't realize has changed. Discover the blind spots that catch even the most loving grandparents off guard and how to prepare for them in What New Grandparents Need to Know (And Why It Matters). Did you know there’s a digital magazine just for grandparents? Go to GrandMagazine.com and sign up to join the Grand family. Connecting with Your GrandchildrenMake 2026 the year you start writing monthly letters to your grandchild! Read Letters to a Grandchild: A Year’s Worth of Ideas for tips, prompts, and ideas for crafting heartfelt messages that bridge generations. Looking for ways to entertain your young grandchildren when it’s cold outside? Grandycamp.com has a collection of winter activities that are sure to be a hit! Helping ParentsBeing able to help your adult child when they bring home their first baby is a privilege and a joy. But there are good reasons to make sure you don’t do too much baby care while you are there. Read When Grandma Takes Over to find out how to help new parents find their footing. What ever happened to pink and blue? What Grandparents Need to Know about Gender Neutral Parenting explains why many of today’s parents are working against classic gender stereotypes. Gift IdeasThe Turquoise Butterfly is a beautiful story about how the relationship between grandmother and granddaughter helps them both overcome their challenges. It’s the latest addition to our list of the best books about grandmothers. See them all here. The colorful playsilks from Sarah’s Silks provide for hours of make-believe play—and right now, they’re on sale for 50% off. Buy them now and tuck them away for when the grandkids visit next! We want to help you be a Most Valuable Grandparent! Visit our shop to see all our resources. 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 |
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Hello, Reader! Happy New Year! I hope you all made it through the holiday season unscathed! I was lucky enough to spend much of the last three weeks with the people I love most. There were music and games, deep conversations, and lots of cooking, eating and doing dishes. It filled up my cup to the brim, which is a wonderful way to start a new year. Of course, the new year always brings talk of resolutions, goals, and intentions. Some people make a long list of regularly recurring resolutions....
I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it. ~ Harry S. Truman 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 The first hours and days after learning you're going to be a...
Children need love, especially when they do not deserve it. ~Harold S. Hulbert 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 What is body autonomy and how does it protect your grandchildren? Read this post to find out why and how to support your...