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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My grandkids believe I’m the oldest thing in the world. And after two or three hours with them, I believe it, too. 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 GrandparentThe Essential Questions is written as a guide to interviewing your grandparents and parents, but there’s a compelling reason for grandparents to read it as well: It can help us connect more deeply with our families. Read our review here. If you're wondering why family relationships feel strained since your grandchild arrived, you might be making one of these common mistakes without even realizing it. Read Grandparent Mistakes: 3 Ways You're Straining Your Relationship with Your Family. Connecting with Your GrandchildrenWe hear it all the time: grandparents are supposed to spoil their grandchildren. Find out why we want to change the script in Can Grandparents Spoil Their Grandchildren. Video calls with grandchildren don't have to be awkward five-minute check-ins where you run out of things to say. Whether your grandchildren are babies or preschoolers, these five games turn FaceTime into something they will ask for again and again. Helping ParentsGrandparent jealousy is more common than anyone admits, and more damaging than most grandparents realize. Learn what score-keeping actually looks like and how to stop doing it in Competing with the Other Grandparents. Grandparent babysitting can be one of the most rewarding arrangements a family makes—or one of the most fraught. Find out about the conversation that can make the things go smoothly in Grandparents and Babysitting: Should You Say Yes? Gift IdeasLooking for screen free activities to entertain your grandchild? Nothing beats drawing, and this “How to Draw All the Animals” will keep kids 5 and up happily engaged. Not an animal lover? See the product page for options like sports, flowers, and more! Creative play on sale! Sarah’s Silks’ Memorial Day sale is happening now and you can save up to 60% on their marvelous supplies for imaginative play. If you think they just offer play silks, find out what you are missing here. 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, Last week a podcast host asked me a question I loved: “What are your favorite ways to foster family culture and identity as a grandparent?” I don’t think I’ve ever thought about it in those terms before, but I immediately thought of Donut Friday. Donut Friday is a highly anticipated part of our annual July family week. It’s nothing more and nothing less than what it sounds like: We get donuts on Friday. That's it. But by naming that simple tradition, it elevates it into a ritual...
We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing. ~ George Bernard Shaw 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 Biting your tongue as a grandparent sounds simple: just don't say everything you’re thinking. But if...
Hello, Reader! Thank you to all of you who responded to the email last week about grandparenting styles. Many of you felt that you fell into more than one category, and Jo Ann even pointed out that you may be different things to different grandchildren, especially if some grandchildren live close by and others far away. And thank you to those of you who suggested topics you want to learn more about. I’ve kept a list and hope to touch on all of them, either here or on the blog. I’ll start with...