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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Clearly, a grandparent lacks a well-defined job description. But isn’t that the beauty of it? ~ Marianne Waggoner Day 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 GrandparentA quarter of a million children a year end up in emergency rooms for toy-related injuries. The highest percentage of these injuries were in children ages 1-4. If you have young grandchildren, read What Grandparents Need to Know: Toy Safety. What do you think about grandma showers? The internet had some opinions when More Than Grand’s video on the subject got picked up by multiple news outlets. Connecting with Your GrandchildrenLooking for a fun activity for grandkids ages 3+ to encourage more reading this summer? Check out Grandma’s Summer Reading Club on lynnaeallred.com. Best part? You can pull it together in less than an hour. If parents have asked you to cut down on gifts and treats, that doesn’t mean you can’t make your time with your grandkids special. Connection Sparks contains hundreds of ways to create joyful moments with your family. Helping ParentsWe got this question from a reader: “We've got 7 grandchildren from three different families. The parents have all got different rules for the kids, and we want to respect their parenting. But how do we navigate it when we have all the kids together, and the rules are so different?” Read what we suggested in Navigating Multiple Families’ Rules. DeeDee sat down with Rachael of the popular podcast No One Told Us to talk about the complexities of grandparenting in today’s world. Listen to their conversation full of practical insights and thoughtful reminders that we’re all learning as we go. Gift Ideas
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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!
Dear Reader, Get ready for a sobering statistic: Up to 20% of new moms struggle with postpartum depression or anxiety. This means one in five mothers of our grandchildren is grappling with mental health issues. At the same time as adjusting to the demands of becoming a parent! Becoming a parent is a hard enough transition as it is, without the added stress of a postpartum mood or anxiety disorder. Grandparents are perfectly positioned to help: We have the experience and perspective to spot...
"And at the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling."~Shanti 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! Making Summer Memories Get ready to soak up the season and create meaningful moments with your grandkids. Make summer...
Dear Reader, I don’t know about you, but when I was a new mom, I had three basic sources of parenting advice: our family doctor, a couple of books, and my mother. That’s where I turned when I wasn’t sure when to start solids, or whether I should worry about the baby’s fever. Thanks to the internet and social media, your grandchild’s parents have 24/7 access to up-to-date information on how to tackle every parenting choice. Whether it’s advice about breastfeeding, sleeping, discipline,...