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...
3 days ago • 2 min read
“Boys don’t like nectarines.” That’s what my granddaughter told me one day when she was three. She went on to explain more about the difference between girls and boys (dresses played a major part) but this was clear: boys don’t like nectarines. The source of her confidence about the subject? In her experience, this was completely true. She and her sister loved nectarines and her brother didn’t. Therefore, based on the evidence at hand, boys don’t like nectarines. The obvious problem with this...
6 days ago • 1 min read
We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. ~Dolly Parton 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 A first-time mom turned to Reddit for advice on how old her child should be before the grandparents were allowed to take him out on...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Note from DeeDee: Today's message is from play expert Jill Lerman. Enjoy!Dear More Than Grand grandparents,Maybe you're the grandparent who happily gets down on the floor and builds a block tower for the 47th time. Or maybe you're the grandparent who would rather read a book, bake something, go for a walk, or watch your grandchildren play than pretend to be a puppy. Here's the good news: You don't have to love every kind of play to be a playful, connected grandparent. I'm Jill Lerman, a play...
13 days ago • 3 min read
Few things are more delightful than grandchildren fighting over your lap. ~ 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 Have you ever wished you could have DeeDee on speed-dial? Soon, you can have the next best thing. Click here to be...
17 days ago • 1 min read
“My parents never really play with my kids.” I get comments like this from parents on Instagram at least weekly. Although my account is aimed at new grandparents, I have a lot of parents who follow to see what I’m telling the grandparents. It gives me such a valuable perspective: knowing what the parents are dealing with in addition to what the grandparents are feeling. And one thing I know is this: some grandparents don’t play with their grandkids as much as parents would like. Confession: I...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, I apologize that I couldn’t reply to everyone who responded to last week’s email—the response was overwhelming! I did read each one, and it’s clear that there is a strong demand for more about what I learned at the summit on estrangement. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories—they help me better understand how to help you and others. Based on the volume of notes I took, Rachel Haack (@rachelhaack on Instagram and Facebook) was clearly one of my favorite speakers. She had...
27 days ago • 2 min read
To say the right thing at the right time, keep still most of the time. ~ John W. Roper 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 Do your adult children appreciate your advice? Jackie Kelleher writes about what a minefield giving advice to new...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Last week I traveled to Chicago for a one-day summit on estrangement. While the city showed off with perfect weather and I met some incredible people, I can’t claim to have enjoyed the summit itself. It’s a heartbreaking topic, and the vast majority of attendees were parents who were estranged from their adult children. The room was filled with people desperate to find some new path towards reconciliation. My reason for going was simple: to be in the room with the leading...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
As long as my grandchildren need and want me, I just want to be there with an open mind, open arms, and an open heart. ~Sharon Lovejoy 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 Trump Accounts opened for contributions on July 4, and grandparents...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read