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What'll they remember when you're gone?
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Dear Reader, Shortly before my first grandchild was born, I went to a funeral for a man I had only known professionally. He was a retired Episcopal priest, so his service was filled with pageantry and solemn ceremony. Despite all the splendor of the rituals, the memorable moment was when three of his teenaged grandchildren got up to speak about him. One talked about Grandpa picking her up from middle school every day, and how on Wednesdays they’d go to 7-11 and she’d get a dollar to pick out any treat she wanted. Another talked about how Grandpa Al would sometimes stop by their house when he was out for a walk, just to say hello and get a drink of water. Another said he was pretty sure his grandfather had made it to every baseball game and soccer match he’d ever played in. Their love for him cascaded through the stories they told. This, I knew, was the relationship I wanted with my own grandchildren: One that was based on simply being a regular, dependable part of their lives. One that would have them telling simple, heartfelt stories about me someday. Even when they are teenagers! It’s not an easy thing to do when your grandchildren live in a different state or you have a rocky relationship with your own children, but those barriers are not insurmountable. If being a grandparent is important to you, you have to be intentional about the relationship. That’s why New Grandparent Essentials includes Your Grand Vision, a guided exercise to set your intention as a grandparent and make plans to achieve it. What relationship do you want with your grandchildren? How will you make that happen? Warm regards, P.S. Despite the name, New Grandparent Essentials is not just for new grandparents. Veteran grandparents who have bought it report that it has changed their approach to grandparenting in ways they didn’t expect. If you want to enjoy richer relationships with your grandchildren and their parents, check it out! Thanks for reading! If you found this valuable, please forward it to a friend! DeeDee Moore | Founder, 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!
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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...
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