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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People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, 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 holidays carry enormous emotional weight because they represent treasured family time combined with our most cherished traditions. Find out how to avoid an emotional let-down in When Holiday Traditions Collide: A Grandparent's Guide to Evolving Family Celebrations, a guest post by DeeDee on CaringGrandparents.com. Are you ready to feel confident and prepared as a new grandparent? So much has changed since you raised your own children that it’s easy to be overwhelmed or uncertain. We’ve rounded up the best resources to transform your grandparenting journey in our latest blog post. Connecting with Your GrandchildrenWelcoming your first grandchild is so exciting, but grandparents at a distance miss out on bonding with our grandchild during the early months. Happily, there are ways to make sure your grandbaby knows you from birth, even if you can’t be there. Read 4 Ways to Connect with Baby from Afarfor ideas. One of your grandchildren’s favorite holidays is coming soon! Print and send one of these Halloween postcards to let them know that they are your favorite little pumpkin! Helping ParentsIf you’re getting ready to visit a new baby, you might be wondering what’s helpful, what’s not, and whether it’s okay to ask for baby snuggles right away. Read Visiting a Newborn? Here’s What Parents Want You To Know on Babylist.com. What if paying grandparents for child care could solve America’s childcare crisis? Motherly.com looks at whether the model used in Singapore could work in the US in this thought-provoking article. Gift IdeasThis weekend the animal collection at Sarah’s Silks is 50% off! From safari playsilks to darling wooden animals, save on these imaginative play essentials! See them all here. If you don’t yet have a digital frame, it’s time to put one on your holiday wish list. We recommend the frames by Aura for their features and ease of use. Learn more here. See our recommendations for everything from baby gear to books: Visit 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! 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...
The persons hardest to convince they're at the retirement age are children at bedtime. ~ Shannon Fife 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 Today’s the last day to get the Candlelight & Comfort Bundle, a collection of 15+ ebooks,...
Dear Reader, What do you remember about your grandparents’ home? When I think back to my childhood, I remember the smells: eucalyptus trees, furniture polish, and my grandmother’s perfume. I remember the feeling of sinking into the down-filled cushions of the pink velvet couch. I remember the taste of vanilla yogurt and tea with honey. Their house wasn’t cozy, but it always felt like an adventure to be there. So many of our childhood memories revolve around the senses. Our grandchildren’s...