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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What you do today can improve all your tomorrows. 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 GrandparentPsychotherapist Julia Samuel defines six grandparenting styles that may cause conflict and shares her advice on how to manage them. Do any of these grandparenting tribes sounds familiar to you? Richard Eyre, parenting and grandparenting expert, has a new book. THE GRANDPARENTING BLUEPRINT: How to Teach your Grandchildren Life's Most Important Lessons. Order now and use code EYREFRIEND for a 40% discount. (Apologies for the missing link last week!) Connecting with Your GrandchildrenWhat parts of yourself do you keep hidden that your grandchildren should know? One writer asks her mother that question and her answers were unexpected. Looking for fun ways to keep a three-year-old busy? Check out Activities for 3-Year-Old Grandchildren on LynnaeAllred.com. Helping ParentsYour home was perfectly safe for your own children, but a lot has changed since then. This room-by-room guide helps grandparents get their homes ready quickly, confidently, and before anyone gets hurt. When crisis strikes, grandparents play a vital role in helping families cope and stay connected. Discover practical ways to support your loved ones through challenging times, and get a free Family Crisis Communication Plan template. Gift IdeasSpring can’t come soon enough around here, and we’re celebrating with picture books about this season of renewal. See our picks for the best picture books about Spring. One of the most innovative gifts we’ve seen for a long-distance grandchild is the LoveBox. You send a message or photo through an app; a red heart on the wooden box spins to let them know there’s a little love waiting for them inside. See it now in our Gadgets for Long-Distance Grands on Amazon. This weekend only, all playforts at Sarah’s Silks are 30% off! If you found this valuable, forward it to a friend! 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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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, Earlier this week, my daughter-in-law and I were on the phone and she caught me off guard. “Next week is spring break, and the kids want to come visit you guys!” I was thrilled, but I didn’t immediately say yes. I was driving at the time, so I told her I’d check with Pops and our calendar and let her know as soon as I could. Meanwhile, my mind started racing to figure out if it was logistically possible. Did we have any commitments that would interfere? Would I have time in my...
Grandparenting is not about ability; it is about availability. ~ Richard Eyre 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 Richard Eyre, parenting and grandparenting expert, has a new book: THE GRANDPARENTING BLUEPRINT: How to Teach your...
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.~ Marcel Proust 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 Food allergies are far more common—and more serious—than when you were raising...