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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Grandchildren are God's way of compensating us for growing old. 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 GrandparentA meaningful apology is one of the most powerful relationship tools we have, and also one that’s sometimes hard to get right. If you want to make sure to truly make amends, read How to Apologize Sincerely: Without Sounding Like a Jerk. National Public Radio asked grandparents across the United States what advice they would offer grandparents-to-be.Their responses were heartfelt, useful, and in line with what we share at More Than Grand. Connecting with Your GrandchildrenThe interactive nature of board games can strengthen the grandparent-grandchild relationship when you play together. Board games also promote developmental growth in areas such as patience, counting, and concentration. Read more about why you should add playing board games to your activities with grandkids in Bonding Through Board Games. With older grandchildren back in school, they become adorable little virus spreaders. Here’s how grandparents can stay healthy while still enjoying time with their grandchildren. Helping ParentsAre you exhausted from caring for grandchildren but afraid to say anything because you don't want to seem ungrateful? Depleted grandmother syndrome affects thousands of grandparents who don't realize they can set boundaries while still being loving and supportive. Discover the warning signs, causes & solutions in our latest blog post. If your grandchildren are being raised differently than you raised your children, it doesn’t mean you did it wrong, or that they are doing it wrong now. There are good reasons for a different approach to parenting today, and a smart grandparent embraces the changes instead of trying to interfere. Gift IdeasDeeDee and Pops enjoyed a riotous game called Happy Salmon on their last visit with their grandkids. While it’s recommended for ages 6+, the pre-reading five-year-old not only played but also was able to succinctly explain the rules to her grandparents. Get your copy now for great fun for the whole family! New grandparents don’t realize how many minefields lay in the holiday season.A Grandparent’s Guide to Happy Holidays is full of advice and tools to make sure your holiday is joyful, not stressful. Our newsletter subscribers can get $5 off this month with code SEPTEMBERSAVINGS. See our recommendations for everything from baby gear to books: Visit our Amazon Shop! More Than Grand LLC | morethangrand.com |
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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!
There are some days when I think I'm going to die from an overdose of satisfaction. ~Salvador Dali 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 7-Day...
Dear Reader, I don’t have many bad dreams, but I do have a recurring Christmas 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...
Dear Reader, When I started More Than Grand, my goal was to help new grandparents better understand and support parents. I wanted to share the research on new baby care and safety, illuminate new parenting trends, and provide ideas for how to be helpful. I wanted to remind them to try to see things through the eyes of struggling parents, so that they could support them in the ways they need. I believed that by doing this, I could help families become closer and stronger. But as I attracted...