What should a prepared grandparent keep in their purse or pocket? If you want to be prepared for any occasion, read our list of suggested items to have on hand when you take your grandchild anywhere. From small toys to emergency items, these 10 things should be in every grandparent’s bag of tricks.

When a baby arrives, grandparents naturally center all their attention on the new little one—but the exhausted, overwhelmed parents in the room need just as much love. These four simple gestures can strengthen your relationship with your adult children and make you the support person every new parent hopes for.

The moment your grandchild is born, your instinct is to drop everything and get there. Before you do, there are a few things you need to know about hospital etiquette, and they can set the tone for your whole relationship.

Learn how to handle disappointment about your children's holiday plans as a grandparent and set the tone for future holidays by communicating your expectations early on and adjusting them if necessary. Follow the do's and don'ts outlined in this post to express your feelings without making your children feel guilty.

Sharing stories is one of the most important things grandparents can do. But should you share your stories of being a new parent? Discover what information to share and what not to share, and how to ask the right questions to encourage healthy communication and respect boundaries. Find out why it's important to consider your biases and focus on information that will be helpful.

What’s a grandnanny? Many grandparents help out with childcare, either regularly or occasionally. A grandnanny takes it ones step further: Instead of hiring a nanny, the parents plan with the grandparents to provide part or all of the childcare. Read this blog post by author and educator Shirley Showalter to see if being a grandnanny might be right for your family.

Learn how to respect family culture as a grandparent in our latest blog post. From navigating cultural differences to embracing new traditions, we discuss the importance of celebrating each family's unique customs and values. Being open, curious, and respectful can lead to a closer relationship with your grandchildren. Join us in embracing diversity and supporting our families as they create their own unique family culture.

Grandparents need to find the delicate balance of helping out without shutting out either parent. Read on to find out how grandparents can help new parents and still make sure parents benefit from the early days of bonding with their new baby.

Learn the importance of respecting boundaries and giving new parents space in this must-read blog post for grandparents. Discover how one grandmother's overeagerness led to hurt feelings and a strained relationship, and get practical tips on how to avoid similar conflicts. Don't miss out on this advice to help you be a supportive grandparent and strengthen your relationship with your adult children.

Research and technology have advanced parenting practices, but grandparents often think the old ways are better. Find out how little indications of a lack of respect for a parent's choices add up and can cause a true falling out. Learn how to address parent-grandparent misunderstandings and ensure everyone is on the same team for your grandchild's early years.

Learn how grandparents can make their grandchildren's visit more comfortable by renting baby equipment. From cribs to car seats, baby gear rental companies offer everything you need to simplify visits for everyone. Read on to find out what baby equipment you should have on hand, where to rent it, and why it's worth considering if your grandchildren only visit once a year.

Learn why being the best grandparent means accepting that old parenting ways aren't always the best. Child-rearing advice has changed dramatically over the years, and what was once considered best is now outdated. As grandparents, it's important to support our adult children and their parenting decisions, even if they differ from the way we raised our children. Read on!