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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The idea that no one is perfect is a view most commonly held by people with no grandchildren. ~Doug Larson 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 GrandparentIf you’ve ever struggled to find the right words when a good friend becomes a grandparent, you’ll want to bookmark our latest blog post. What to Write in a New Grandparents Card suggests over 40 message ideas, plus how to personalize your favorite. Grandparents Week at GrandparentsAcademy.com starts tomorrow. Don’t miss this virtual celebration and educational conference for grandparents, featuring over a dozen expert interviews and mini-classes. General admission is free–register now! Connecting with Your GrandchildrenGrandparents Day is tomorrow in the US and Canada. We share ways to celebrate with meaningful activities that build deeper connections in ways that stick in Grandparents' Day Ideas: Make Memories That Last. As much as we hate to see summer end, curling up with a book on a cool fall evening sounds pretty good! Get ready by ordering one of our favorite books about fall to share as you cuddle. Helping ParentsAs the dynamics of modern families and parenting styles have evolved, the expectations for grandparents are changing. One Australian family has worked together to make sure the village is intact, and experts explain why they’ve succeeded. Read “How millennials and their parents are avoiding the grandparent trap.” 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. Gift IdeasEver wonder what other More Than Grand grandparents are buying and loving? See our top sellers for last month on Amazon. The Real-Life Grandparenting app is your gift to yourself. Get confidence and clarity in your role as a grandparent through personalized coaching, and on-demand help whenever you need it. Subscribe by September 13 and get 36% off for as long as you are subscribed. 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!
A message today from the Go-To Grandma herself, Kathy Buckworth. DeeDee will be back next week! Dear More Than Grand Community: As the author of six parenting books, and the parent of four actual (grown) children, I thought being a grandma was going to be easy. But I had neglected to consider a few important things. 1) I’m their grandma, not their mother. There is a huge distinction in the roles, and I’d have to learn how to be a grandma. 2) My daughter was a first-time mom at the same time I...
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. ~C. S. Lewis 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 The 5th annual Grandparents Week at Grandparents Academy runs September 13-19. Don’t miss this virtual celebration and...
“Boys don’t like nectarines.” That’s what my granddaughter told me one day when she was three. She went on to explain more about the difference between girls and boys (dresses played a major part) but this was clear: boys don’t like nectarines. The source of her confidence about the subject? In her experience, this was completely true. She and her sister loved nectarines and her brother didn’t. Therefore, based on the evidence at hand, boys don’t like nectarines. The obvious problem with this...