Want to fully participate in adventures with your grandchildren rather than watching from the sidelines? Sheila of Grandma Moves offers practical fitness tips specifically designed for grandparents who want to build the strength, balance, and endurance needed to keep up with energetic little ones. Discover simple exercises you can incorporate into your routine to ensure you're ready for everything from playground catches to nature hikes—creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Saying goodbye to your grandchildren—whether after a weekend visit or when they move across the country—can bring up feelings of grief that are hard to navigate. Read on for strategies from grandparents who have been there, and resources to help you cope when your grandchildren leave.

Welcoming your first grandchild? If you are married or in a long-term relationship, talking about your feelings and dreams around this change in your life is an excellent idea. Here are 5 questions to ask your spouse or partner.

Looking for a clever way announce a pregnancy to grandparents? Or maybe you are trying to decide what to buy a new grandparent for the holidays this year! Finding the perfect new grandparent gift isn’t easy. Here are some creative new grandparent gift ideas that the new grandparents in your life will love.

As excited as they may be, grandparents should not assume they are welcome at the birth of their grandchild. Grandparents who are hoping to be present for their grandchild’s birth must first find out if parents want them there. Read on to find out what to do if you are invited to witness your grandchild’s birth, and what to do if you are not.

What’s the biggest mistake a new grandmother can make? Donne Davis, founder of the GaGa Sisterhood, shares it with us in this post, along with her L.O.V.E formula for building a loving bond with your grandchild’s parents. If you are a new or expectant grandparent, you’ll want to read on to make sure you avoid this common grandparenting mistake.

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."

Is your grandchild’s first birthday coming up? This momentous occasion calls for celebration! Whether or not you will be able to be there in person, there are ways for grandparents to add to the joy of the day. Read our grandparent’s guide to celebrating a first birthday for gift ideas for your grandson's or granddaughter's first birthday, as well as meaningful ways to preserve the day’s memories.

Learn how to be an intentional grandparent and create deeper, more meaningful relationships with your grandchildren. Intentional grandparents approach the role thoughtfully, considering how they want to impact their grandchild's life. Discover the benefits of intentional grandparenting and get started with tips and resources for setting your intentions and building strong relationships with your grandkids.

Discover the dangers of overconfidence for new grandparents. Meet three new grandparents, Kathy, Cindy, and Jim, whose individual experiences and intuition may lead them astray. Learn about the problems that can arise if grandparents are overconfident in their abilities. Read on to gain a better understanding of how to avoid these potential pitfalls and build a stronger bond with your grandkids.

The relationship you're building with your grandchild now will protect their emotional health for decades. Research shows the secret of why grandparents matter isn't gifts or money—it's something simpler.

Discover the secret to becoming a better grandparent! Learn how to tap into your personal grandparent superpower with our fun quiz and use it to navigate boundaries, maintain loving relationships, and create a lifetime of memories with your grandchildren. Read on to unlock valuable insights and become the best grandparent you can be.