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8 Children’s Books About Grandmothers
These delightful picture books celebrate the grandmother-grandchild relationship. From recognizing grandma's magic to learning how love connects you, each of these books features a grandmother with a special relationship with her grandchild.
New Traditions to Start with Your Grandchildren
Even simple family traditions with grandchildren can be a special way for grandparents to build a close relationship. Learn why traditions are important and get inspired with our ideas for annual traditions with grandkids.
Grandparenting with Grace: Teaching Values While Respecting Religious Boundaries
Parents and grandparents often disagree about religion. It’s important for grandparents to respect parents’ wishes about how you talk about religion to the children, but it doesn’t mean you can’t pass on your values.
Grandmother Fears Parents’ Strict Rules are Hurting Their Relationship
Parents’ strict rules can be hard for grandparents to understand. In this edition of Grand Advice, we respond to a grandmother who is confused and hurt by her daughter’s rules about her grandson.
Dealing With an Upset Son- or Daughter-in-Law: Tips for Grandparents
Resolving conflicts with an upset daughter/son-in-law is vitally important. Maintaining a good relationship with your grandchild's parents starts with listening and understanding.
The Best Gifts for New Parents
What gifts do new parents really want? Grandparents, find out what new parents will actually appreciate when they bring home a new baby.
When the Grandkids Leave: Adjusting After the Grandchildren Go Home or Move Away
Whether it’s after a visit, when you stop babysitting, or when grandchildren move away, we’ve got tips to help grandparents after you say goodbye to grandkids.
How to Have Difficult Conversations with Grandparents
Parents often struggle with talking to grandparents about boundaries. Here’s how to approach a difficult conversation about grandparent boundaries.
10 Social Media Accounts Grandparents Should Follow
By following the accounts that are aimed at parents, grandparents can keep up with what parents are seeing. This means that instead of having to ask why parents are doing something different from the way they did it, grandparents can just step in with support if needed. Read this post to find 10 Instagram accounts all grandparents should follow.
A Grandparent's Guide to Saving & Investing for Grandkids
New grandparents often want to save for a grandchild’s education. Find the best ways to invest for grandchildren and where to set up college funds for grandkids in this informative post by guest blogger Richard Eisenberg.
5 Games to Play on Facetime with Grandchildren
With just a little preparation, FaceTime with grandchildren can be a regular time to play and connect. Read on for five things to do on Zoom, Skype or FaceTime with your young grandchildren. These FaceTime games are appropriate for children from a year old on up.
Sharing Grandchildren With An Ex: Tips for Navigating Strained Relationships
When you share grandchildren with an ex, it can be hard to navigate family events and obligations. Learn how to create harmony for the sake of your grandchild—and why it’s so important.