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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An open ear is the only believable sign of an open heart. 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 GrandparentHow do you balance caring for aging parents, supporting adult children with new babies, staying connected to the ones without children, building a relationship with your grandchild, and still having some life of your own? Here’s how we answered this question for a reader. If you are married or in a long-term relationship, talking about your feelings and dreams about becoming grandparents is an excellent idea. Not only can planning together bring you closer as a couple, it can make sure you are working together in this new role. Read 5 Questions to Ask Your Partner When You Become Grandparents to start the conversation. Connecting with Your GrandchildrenHow do you engage a baby via FaceTime?Read Tips & Tricks for Facetime with Babies for some simple ideas. For some people, telling stories comes naturally and no effort is required. For others, it will take being more deliberate. Learn why sharing your stories should be part of your time with your grandchildren in The Importance of Grandparents’ Stories. Helping ParentsIf your kids are giving your grandchildren cookies with dinner or not insisting they eat at least a bite of the broccoli, you’ll want to read What Grandparents Need to Know about Food Neutrality. Accidental drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1-4. Don’t assume it couldn’t happen to you—read What Grandparents Need to Know: Water Safety for Kids and take every precaution possible. Gift IdeasWant a mess-free way to share the magic of painting? The reusable pages of Watercolor with Me: Flower Fairies burst into color with just a touch of water, again and again. Perfect for car rides, waiting rooms, or your own kitchen table, this travel-friendly book is screen-free entertainment at its simplest. Order now on Amazon. Tummy time is more fun when your grandbaby has something worth lifting their head for. This high-contrast accordion book stands up on its own and features hand-painted fine art, giving your grandchild real visual stimulation designed for their newborn eyes. Send the special Baby’s Black & White Contrast Book to your grandbaby today. Does your grandchild have a birthday in July? Find the perfect gift for grandkids of all ages. 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!
It's impossible for a grandmother to understand that few people, and maybe none, will find her grandchild as endearing as she does. ~Janet Lanese 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 Grandmas get so much of the attention online, but...
More and more, when I single out the person out who inspired me most, I go back to my grandfather. ~James Earl Jones 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 it like to be a grandfather today? Jeff Segal looks at it from through both a...
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. ~William James 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 Grandparent estrangement is on the rise and it’s one of the most painful things a family can go through. Whether you or a friend is...