What’s new in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting?
115+ Grandpa Names and How to Choose Yours
You get to pick what your grandchild calls you—one of the first real decisions when you become a grandpa. Pop or Papa? Something playful like Boppa, or a name that nods to who you already are? Here are 115+ grandpa names to try on, plus how to find the one that fits you and works alongside the other grandparents in the family.
Creative Ways to Fund a Savings Account for Your Grandchild
You don't need a windfall to build your grandchild's financial future. With a little creativity and consistency, most grandparents can find money they didn't know they had and put it to work for the people they love most.
Trump Accounts: A Grandparent's Guide
A new type of account could give your grandchild a decades-long head start on their financial future. Financial advisor Scott Frank explains how Trump Accounts work, what grandparents can and can't do, and how to coordinate with parents before you contribute.
Grandparents as Mentors: Small Shifts, Lasting Impact
You're already shaping who your grandchild is becoming; the question is whether you're doing it intentionally. Guest writer Melissa Richardson spent three decades designing workplace mentoring programs. When her first grandchild came along, she recognized that the same principles that help people grow at work apply to grandparenting—and she can show you exactly how to use them.
What Do Parents Really Want from Grandparents?
Parents need more than an enthusiastic grandparent—they need a partner they can count on. Learn what parents really want from you, and how to become the grandparent they welcome into every part of their child's life.
Grandparenting While Caring for Aging Parents
How do you balance caring for aging parents, supporting adult children with new babies, staying connected to the ones without children, building a relationship with your grandchild, and still having some life of your own? It's a real question from a real reader—and it deserves a better answer than "ask for help."
Why Your Promises to Grandchildren Matter (And How to Keep Them)
To your grandchild, "we'll go to the zoo next visit" and "I'd love to take you to the zoo sometime" mean exactly the same thing. Both are promises. Here's what a grandparent's promise means to a child, and what to say when one gets broken.
Care Packages for Grandchildren (That Parents Will Thank You For)
Want to send your grandchild a care package, but know their parents don't want more clutter? Rather than a box of treats and toys, these five themed packages are built around an experience—delighting parents as much as the children.
When Grandchildren Visit: How to Make It Easy for Everyone
When your grandchildren visit, it’s better to rely on preparation than luck. Here are the tips from experienced grandparents—what to do before they arrive, while they're there, and when things don't go as planned.
Before Your Grandkids Visit: Questions to Ask Parents
Are your grandchildren coming to visit? A quick conversation with parents before they arrive makes the whole week easier for everyone. Here's exactly what to ask.
Grandparent Estrangement: Resources That Can Help
Grandparent estrangement is one of the most painful things a family can go through. If you're living it, you don't have to navigate it alone. Here are the resources that can help.
Keep Your Grandkids Safe
Most childhood accidents are preventable, but only if you know what to watch for. These child safety tips for grandparents cover the most common causes of accidental injury in young children, and exactly what grandparents can do about each one.