What’s new in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting?
10 Ways to Help New Parents
Learn 10 practical ways of helping new parents, including how grandparents can offer meaningful support to new parents and build strong bonds with their new grandbaby. Discover the importance of asking first and respecting their wishes. From providing meals and household help to running errands and sending encouraging messages, this blog post has everything you need to know about helping new parents. Make sure you read the essential rules number 9 and 10!
How You Can Help Establish Healthy Grandparent Boundaries
Learn how clear boundaries in families can help avoid conflicts and misunderstandings between new parents and grandparents in this blog post. Discover why communication is key to establishing healthy grandparent boundaries. Clear parent-grandparent boundaries will lead to a more rewarding time with your grandchildren. Start the conversation today and create the necessary boundaries for a happy and healthy family dynamic.
How Grandparents Can Help New Parents with Meals
Discover how grandparents can help new parents with meals, whether they live nearby or far away. Find ideas for meals to make for new parents, including meals for new moms to freeze and how to send meals to new parents from a distance. Meals are another way grandparents can help new parents in those early days!
10 Ways to Make Visits from Your Grandchildren Go Smoothly
Are your grandchildren coming to visit? Learn how to make your grandchildren's visits stress-free and enjoyable with our latest blog post. Keep your expectations realistic and focus on preparation with tips like adjusting to the children's schedule, having toys and books on hand, and setting clear rules for kids. Read on for more helpful suggestions!
What Parents Wish Grandparents Knew
Discover what parents really want from grandparents beyond baby clothes and fancy toys in this informative blog post. Learn about the qualities and actions that parents value, such as being a supportive partner, passing on family traditions, and respecting boundaries. Find out how to avoid potential pitfalls and create an open, supportive partnership with your children as they raise their own kids.
When Grandparents Don’t Respect Boundaries
Learn about common conflicts between grandparents and parents, why these disagreements matter, and how to handle them. Discover real-life examples of boundary issues and how grandparents have responded, and find out what you can do to maintain a healthy relationship between grandparents and parents.
Mother's Helpers: Services to Help New Parents
When grandparents can’t be there to help new parents, there are a variety of services that can provide the helping hand new parents need. If you are a long-distance grandparent, or don’t have the time or ability to help when a new baby arrives, read on for ways to help new parents during those exhausting early days.
Hiring a Sleep Consultant: Another Way for Grandparents to Help
A sleep consultant is the answer to exhausted parents’ dreams. In this post, we explore why grandparents may want to help pay for a sleep consultant to help new parents.