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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Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. 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 GrandparentWhen you first heard your new grandchild's name, did your heart sink a little? You're not alone—many grandparents struggle with names they find too modern, old-fashioned, or weird. Discover why your initial reaction is normal and what never to say to the parents in What to Say When You Hate Your Grandbaby’s Name. Are you grandparenting from a distance? Learn proven strategies for connecting with your grandchildren in a self-paced course at Grandparents Academy. Register or find out more now. Connecting with Your GrandchildrenThe things we say to our grandchildren can have a lasting effect. Make sure you aren’t unintentionally making your grandchild feel insecure by reading It's Time To Stop Saying These 6 Phrases To Your Grandkids. Here's Why. Knowing where you are in the world, and where the people you love are, helps make sense of the universe. The ideas in this blog post about an exploration-themed care package shows your grandkids that you value exploration, while giving them something new to learn and do! Helping ParentsIf you are expecting your first grandchild, you’ve probably started visiting the Baby Gap website. Before you start your shopping, First-Time Grandparent Baby Registry Shopping Tips shares some important things to keep in mind. Do you know the reasons that many parents don’t want their child’s picture posted on the internet? Read What Grandparents Need to Know About Social Media Safety to learn that and more. Gift IdeasSee more ideas for fun in the kitchen with grandkids in our Amazon storefront!
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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!
A child needs a grandparent, anybody’s grandparent, to grow a little more securely into an unfamiliar world. ~Charles and Ann Morse 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 have closer relationships with their grandchildren...
Hello, Reader! Do you like to read? If you’ve been around here for a while, you may know that reading is one of my favorite pastimes. I average about 100 books a year, in almost every genre, both fiction and non-fiction—though I am still a reluctant reader of fantasy sagas. I hate getting in a rut, so one day I may be reading a Jack Reacher thriller and the next a book of essays by Alice McDermott. Check out this screenshot from my Goodreads account to see what I mean. I’m not telling you...
Dear Reader, The basket of beach towels and sunscreen is still by the door. There’s a stray sock under the couch. The pantry is still stocked with Nutella and rice cakes. But the people I love are gone. The days that my house is full of my children and grandchildren are the highlights of my year. But those days are so few, and they always end too soon. The emptiness that surrounds me when they leave is—there’s no other word for it—heavy. I try to fill it with washing sheets and putting away...