What’s new in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting?
Excited About Grandchildren? Don’t Forget Their Parents
In the excitement of becoming a new grandparent, it’s easy to overlook the importance of your continued relationship with your own adult children. Learn why you need to show new parents that you still love them.
New Year’s Resolutions for Grandparents
Find out how a New Year’s Resolution can help you be a better grandparent. The start of a new year is the perfect time for grandparents to assess how we’ve been showing up for our families. Read on to learn how to set your own Grandparent New Year’s Resolution.
Christmas Planning Checklist for Grandparents: Enjoy the Best Christmas Ever with Your Grandchildren
Our Christmas Planning Checklist recognizes that holidays are different when you’re a grandparent. Find out how to make everyone happy this year and create joyful family memories.
Grandparents and Babysitting
There are good reasons for grandparents to babysit, but also some potential pitfalls. It’s important for parent and grandparents to be on the same page and to communicate clearly about babysitting grandkids. Read on to make sure you’ve considered whether grandparents babysitting grandkids is the right choice for your family.
Helping New Parents Prepare for the Fourth Trimester
Grandparents can play a crucial role in helping parents plan for the fourth trimester. Discover the importance of postpartum planning and the areas that can be made less stressful with a solid plan. Learn about feeding strategies, sleep solutions, mental health awareness, and more for new parents in the postpartum weeks.
(Un)Helpful Grandparents: When Good Intentions Go Awry
Grandparents' good intentions can sometimes have unintended consequences for parents. Learn why parents complain about grandparents overstepping boundaries when they try to help. Avoid friction and resentment by understanding parent needs and respecting their boundaries. Gain insights from relatable stories and practical tips and find out what an outhouse has to do with grandparents being unhelpful.
“Grandma’s House, Grandma’s Rules”
Discover why popular grandparenting quotes can lead you astray and harm your relationship with your grandchildren and their parents. Explore the problems behind sayings about grandparents like "Grandma's house, Grandma's rules," "Grandparenting is a do-over," "Grandparents and grandchildren get along so well because they have a common enemy," and "Spoil 'em and send 'em home."
Meal-Prep Party: How to Shower New Parents with Meals
Grandparents can help new parents by organizing a meal-prep shower! This practical twist on a baby shower is a creative way to celebrate a new baby’s arrival and help parents at the same time. A meal-prep party is an especially thoughtful way to celebrate a 2nd or 3rd baby’s birth. Read on for how to plan a meal-prep baby shower for a new parent.
10 Tiny Things You Need if You Take Your Grandkids Anywhere
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.
4 Ways to Show New Parents You Care
New parents need love and encouragement, but grandparents often focus all their efforts on the new baby. Showing love for your grandchildren shouldn’t replace showing love for your children, so here are some simple ways to show new parents how much you care.
Hospital Etiquette for Grandparents: What New Grandparents Need to Know
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.
Handling Holiday Disappointment
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.