Someone to tell it to is one of the fundamental needs of human beings.
​~Miles Franklin

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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!

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Growing as a Grandparent

For many grandparents, their faith is one of the most important things in their lives. But it’s important to consider parents’ feelings around faith teaching, and to understand how to pass along your values without crossing boundaries. Read Grandparenting with Grace: Teaching Values While Respecting Religious Boundaries to find out how to walk that line.

As grandparents, our instinct to keep our grandchildren safe is so strong! Understanding the most common sources of accidental injury and taking steps to reduce those risks is something we can all do. Make sure you know what those risks are by reading Keep Your Grandkids Safe.

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Connecting with Your Grandchildren

Play isn’t just the best way for children to learn and grow—it’s also a powerful way to connect with them. The Gift of Play: How Grandparents Enhance the Lives of Young Children by Judith Van Hoorn is a must read for grandparents looking for ways to engage with their grandchildren.

Talking and singing to our grandbabies is so natural. It’s also so important to their development! Find out what you can do to encourage your grandbaby’s communication skills.

Helping Parents

If your son or daughter-in-law is upset with you, you’ll want to read Dealing With an Upset Son- or Daughter-in-Law: Tips for Grandparents for tips on resolving the issue before it gets worse.

How do you help after your adult child or their partner has a miscarriage? We talked about how to support grieving parents while you dealing with your own grief in How to Help Someone After a Miscarriage.

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Gift Ideas

DeeDee’s grandkids love these wooden stacking rocks whenever they visit. Not only do they use them to build towers, they make rainbows and pretend they are anything from unicorn eggs to members of a big family of block shaped animals. Get some and see what your grandkids do with them!​

Let your family know that it’s not too late to get you a digital frame for Mother’s Day! The Aura gets top marks from parents and grandparents alike. Send this link to your loved ones—or buy one for yourself!​

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