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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Rituals are made not just for us, but for those we want to pass them on to. 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 GrandparentCompetition between grandparents often peaks during the holidays, when we may worry that we are falling short or missing out. Learn how to stop competing for time and gifts, and start building the peaceful family celebrations you really want in When You're the 'Other' Grandparent: Managing Holiday Competition. Looking for books for a new grandmother to help her embrace her new role? There are several great choices. Looking for books specifically for a new grandfather? Not so easy! Being a Proactive Grandfather: How to Make a Difference is one of the few exceptions—and it makes a great gift for a grandfather in your life! Connecting with Your GrandchildrenIf this is your first Christmas or Hanukkah as a grandparent, we’ve got some tips to make it extra special. Read Celebrating Your Grandbaby's First Holiday Season for inspiration! Many grandparents worry about showing favoritism due to different circumstances with each grandchild. Learn practical ways to make each grandchild feel equally loved and valued, while creating traditions that work for your whole family in Grandparent Favoritism: How to Treat Each of Your Grandkids Like the Favorite Grandchild. Helping ParentsIf you’ll be visiting or hosting your grandchildren this holiday season, you must read Holiday Safety Hazards: What Grandparents Need to Know. Holiday safety hazards abound when there are small children in the house! And in the same vein, would you be able to handle the small emergencies that can crop up with a child in the house? See what you need to be prepared in Beyond Bandaids: The Ultimate Grandparent’s First Aid Kit. Gift IdeasDeeDee fell in love with this darling set of books with first words for babies and toddlers. Designed by a professional watercolor artist and licensed speech therapist, Our Little Library Vol. 3 features charming watercolor illustrations and foundational first words that will help you build your grandchild's vocabulary. The five board books include Sports, Space, Dinosaurs, Tools, and Bugs. You have to see how sweet they are! Thanks to all of you who have made purchases through one of our affiliate links. With the deals coming fast and furious this weekend, here are the links to our gift guides for your convenience. The Best Gifts for Preschoolers The Best Gifts for Kids Ages 5-10 The Best Gifts for Grandparents The Best Gifts for New Parents Look for more product recommendations in our Amazon Shop. More Than Grand LLC | morethangrand.com |
Calling all new grandparents! (and parents, too!)
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!
Hello, Reader! Happy Thanksgiving to my US readers! I’m hosting Thanksgiving tomorrow: the grandkids and their parents have been here since Saturday and my mother-in-law arrived yesterday. To make a little extra space in my brain, I’m sharing a story I shared a couple of years ago. Let me know if you remember it--I'd completely forgotten it! Yesterday, as my husband and I were driving down the highway, there was a pickup truck with a utility trailer heading the same way we were. The driver...
Dear Reader, Almost all the trees in our neighborhood have shed their leaves, a sign that we are entering the darkest part of the year in our latitude. And while I find the limited daylight hours oppressive, this time of year also brings something brighter: the holidays. The last few weeks of the year are filled with opportunities for making memories. As grandparents, we often come into the holiday season with rosy pictures of family togetherness, but those moments don’t always unfold the way...
Hello, Reader! If you’ve been here awhile, you know that one of my main messages at More Than Grand is that grandparents need to cut back on giving gifts. I keep harping on the subject because it is the number one complaint that parents share with me—too much stuff, too often, and frequently something they don’t want their child to have. When I post about it on social media, parents often chime in with horror stories, like the grandma who showed up on Christmas morning with three industrial...