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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Being grandparents sufficiently removes us from the responsibilities so that we can be friends. ~Allan Frome 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 GrandparentEmotional complexity is a normal and important part of grandparenting, writes Jeff Segal in Psychology Today. Read Grandparenting Is Wonderful; It's Also Complicated about the challenging emotions that many grandparents face. Grandparents are often told the best policy is to just “zip it” and keep their thoughts to themselves. But is that always the best approach? We share another perspective in Grandparent Communication: Why You Shouldn't Just 'Zip It'. Connecting with Your GrandchildrenStorytimeByMe lets a parent invite you to record children’s stories in your own voice. Your grandchild can then listen whenever they want, giving you a small way to stay part of everyday moments even when they live far away. If you are interested in being a beta tester for this new product, contact hello@storytimebyme.com and tell them DeeDee sent you. Rituals and traditions are the building blocks of memories, and they don’t need to be complicated. Read New Traditions to Start with Your Grandchildren for some easy, meaningful ideas. Helping ParentsExcited to use family heirlooms or save money on baby gear for your grandchild? Before you accept hand-me-downs or pull items from storage, learn what you need to know about modern safety standards and potential risks of used baby equipment in Used Baby Gear Safety: A Complete Guide for New Grandparents. Another alternative to get the gear you need when your grandchildren visit is renting. It’s especially helpful if you don’t have space to store items between visits. Find out more about renting baby equipment. Gift IdeasGive your grandchildren a Halloween treat that lasts longer than candy! Little pumpkins get to enjoy solving Hidden Pictures puzzles and placing stickers to customize Halloween characters in this activity book. Add it to your Amazon cart! Grandchildren ages 3+ will love helping Mama Hen bring her chicks home in the cooperative game Count Your Chickens. Parents will love this premium wood edition. Get this award winning game for your family today. 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
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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!
Your number one job as a grandparent is making sure your kids feel they are great parents. ~Kathy Buckworth 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 While readers of this newsletter are presumably grandparents, it’s likely that some of your...
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...