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!
TWWWG: September 19
|
Your number one job as a grandparent is making sure your kids feel they are great parents. 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 GrandparentWhile readers of this newsletter are presumably grandparents, it’s likely that some of your friends may never be. Reading Fewer People Are Going to Become Grandparents can help you better understand and be sensitive to their grief. Marni Levine runs a business and helps out with her grandchildren whenever she’s needed—even if it means stretching herself to her limits. She explains why in Here Is Why I Never Say No to My Grandchildren. Connecting with Your GrandchildrenThere’s a difference between wanting to write regular letters to your grandchild, and actually sitting down to do it. Enter the Sunday Letter Project, a global letter-writing initiative that invites people to take a free pledge to write a letter every Sunday. Learn more here. Need some inspiration for what to write? Read Letters to a Grandchild: A Year’s Worth of Ideas for tips, prompts, and ideas for crafting heartfelt messages no matter what your grandchild’s age. Helping ParentsWould you move to take care of your grandchildren full time? That’s what Shirley Showalter and her husband did—twice. Read How to Be a Grandnanny to find out how they made it work and what they gained. How do you help after your adult child or their partner has a miscarriage? We talked about how to support grieving parents while dealing with your own grief in How to Help Someone After a Miscarriage. TWWWG continues after a word from our sponsor! Gift IdeasHere’s a Halloween treat that parents will love! Perfect for grandchildren ages 0-3, this lift-the-flap Halloween board book is built for little hands and big curiosity. Babies and toddlers search for hidden objects in cheerful Halloween scenes. Order now on Amazon. What are the first books every child needs? We share our picks for the best board books in our Amazon shop. See if your favorite is here. Let us know if you think we are missing a must-have title! 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!
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 Grandparent If you’ve ever struggled to find the right words when a good friend becomes a grandparent,...
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...