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 grandfathers want strong relationships, too. Guest writer Greg Payne shares How to Be a Cool Grandpa in a blog post every grandfather should read.

With more than 40% of U.S. teenagers reporting ongoing feelings of sadness or hopelessness, one child psychologist believes grandparents may be an important part of the solution. Visit Science Daily for “Why grandparents matter more than ever for children's mental health.”​

Connecting with Your Grandchildren

Do you always keep your promises to your grandchild? To your grandchild, “we'll go to the zoo next visit” and “I'd love to take you to the zoo sometime” mean exactly the same thing. Both are promises. Read about what a grandparent's promise means to a child, and what to say when one gets broken.‍ ‍

Want to be the grandparent who creates magical moments even when you're not there? Letters might seem old-fashioned, but they're still a powerful way to build lasting bonds with your grandchildren. Read A New Grandparent's Guide to Connecting Through Letters for creative ways to connect through the mail that work for every grandchild—even those who can't read yet!

Helping Parents

Generational differences show up in so many ways in our relationship with our adult children, and understanding the underlying reasons can help you better support them as parents. Writer Danielle Sachs shares some insight in “Boomer grandparents and millennial parents are at war over how closely to watch a child”. (We think the article is worth the annoying popups!)

Sometimes our efforts to help are more than new parents need or want. Read New Parents Need Space for tips on making sure you don’t overstep.

Gift Ideas

Looking for a cooperative board game to play with your preschool-aged grandkids? Feed the Woozle keeps them active and laughing! Screen-free fun perfect for hot afternoons or rainy days—order it now!​

There is something special about a gift with your name on it. Check out these personalized gifts for babies that your grandchild will treasure.

For hundreds of ways to deepen the bond with your grandchild, get Connection Sparks from our shop!

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