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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To a small child, the perfect granddad is unafraid of big dogs and fierce storms but absolutely terrified of the word ‘boo.' 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 GrandparentDo you ever knowingly—or unknowingly—use guilt to try to get your way? Read Are You Guilty of Guilt Trips? to find out why parents say it’s such a problem. Grandparents offer far more than babysitting and cookies. Read how these relationships create lasting benefits for children, parents, and grandparents themselves in Why Grandparents Are Important on the More Than Grand blog.
Connecting with Your GrandchildrenBefore you send that letter or birthday card, make sure to read From Plain to Priceless: How to Send Mail Your Grandkids Will Treasure on TheLongDistanceGrandparent.com. As cold and flu season approaches, many parents are trying to set health-related boundaries with grandparents. Learn why modern precautions matter and how to show love while keeping your grandchildren safe in What Grandparents Need to Know About Flu Season. Helping ParentsDo you know the reasons that many parents don’t want their child’s picture posted on the internet? Read What Grandparents Need to Know About Social Media Safety to learn that and more. Grandparents love taking care of the grandkids, but it can take a toll on their health, free time and even finances. Read Grandma's Tired: America Experiencing 'Depleted Grandmother Syndrome' — Here's Why Gift IdeasFrom nervous wiggles to excited jumps, Get the Wiggles Out is a playful and empowering picture book that helps kids recognize, understand, and manage their feelings―one movement at a time. Your grandchild will love this book from Sesame Street and the Mayo Clinic. Buy now on Amazon. Last year, the best advent calendars sold out by mid-November. This year we’re sharing them earlier, while you can find the perfect one for everyone in your family. See over 100 options 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 |
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!
Likely as not, the child you can do the least with will do the most to make you proud. ~ Mignon McLaughlin 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 Feeling uncertain about how the holidays will go as a grandparent? Click here to join our FREE...
Hello, Reader! I don’t have many bad dreams, but I do have a recurring holiday nightmare. I have it every year without fail. In the dream, it’s late on Christmas Eve, and I suddenly realize I haven’t bought or wrapped any stocking stuffers. I race to the only open store, which is always the Sav-on Drugs of my childhood, and buy random items to fill stockings for all my children. I always wake up in a panic. And then, every year, I realize I still have plenty of time, and I start to get...
We know that children need fun and play to learn and thrive, but I think we can, and should, be providing more. ~ Melissa Richardson 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 Social media is full of claims that baby boomers are bad...