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Hello, Reader! Happy New Year! I hope you all made it through the holiday season unscathed! I was lucky enough to spend much of the last three weeks with the people I love most. There were music and games, deep conversations, and lots of cooking, eating and doing dishes. It filled up my cup to the brim, which is a wonderful way to start a new year. Of course, the new year always brings talk of resolutions, goals, and intentions. Some people make a long list of regularly recurring resolutions. Others set new goals every year. Some choose a word to use as an intention. (Did I tell you about the first time I did that? I chose the word “Gather” in 2020. That worked out so badly I’ve never done it again.) When I asked followers on Instagram what their grandparenting goals were this year, I got a wide range of answers. They had something in common, though: they were almost all big picture goals: “To help”, “To be present”, “to have fun with the grands”. And while these were great goals, they are hard to attain without details. The grandparents who are more likely to meet their goals are the ones who got specific:
If you are setting a grandparenting intention for this year, think beyond the end goal. What specifically are you going to do to reach that goal? (This is one of the things we do in the Grand Vision section of New Grandparent Essentials, and it’s powerful! If you are following me on Instagram, keep your eye out next week for a special event that includes a chance to walk through this with me!) What are your goals, resolutions or intentions for 2026? And more important, what are you going to do to realize them? Hit reply and let me know! Warm regards, P. S. I just wrote a blog post about grandparent intentions that can strengthen family relationships, and I’d love to know what you think. After you read it, leave a comment or send me a message! DeeDee Moore | Founder, 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!
I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it. ~ Harry S. Truman 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 first hours and days after learning you're going to be a...
Children need love, especially when they do not deserve it. ~Harold S. Hulbert 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 What is body autonomy and how does it protect your grandchildren? Read this post to find out why and how to support your...
Rituals are made not just for us, but for those we want to pass them on to. ~Andre Aciman 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 Competition between grandparents often peaks during the holidays, when we may worry that we are falling short or...