What’s new in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting?
What Grandparents Need to Know About Social Media Safety
Learn about social media safety for grandparents and the potential social media dangers for their grandchildren. Sharing personal information, photos, and posting information about their grandchildren online can lead to identity theft and expose them to malicious individuals. To safeguard your grandchildren, read this post to know what to avoid.
Can Grandparents Spoil Their Grandchildren?
Why do grandparents spoil their grandchildren? Though they think of it as a way of showing their love, grandparents who spoil grandchildren are doing more damage than good. Find out what grandparents should do instead of spoiling their grandkids to create a deeper, more meaningful relationship.
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.
Keep Your Grandkids Safe
Knowing what the risks to our grandchild’s safety are, and how to avoid them, is the first step to preventing common childhood accidents and injuries. Read about what grandparents can do to keep their grandchildren safe from accidental injuries.
Why Grandparents Don’t Respect Boundaries
Understanding why some grandparents struggle with boundaries is the key to building stronger family relationships and ensuring everyone feels respected and heard. Read on for practical advice for both parents and grandparents.
What Grandparents Need to Know About Popular Parenting Methods
Learn about the latest parenting methods that your adult children may be using with your grandchildren. This article explores the commonalities of gentle, peaceful, conscious, and unconditional parenting, which all aim to teach children how to regulate their emotions and be well-adjusted humans by modeling tolerance and enforcing consistent boundaries. As grandparents, understanding these new ways will help you support your children's parenting journey and appreciate that your own parenting is not being judged.
A Parenting Book Grandparents Should Read
Looking for a book to help you understand your grandchildren's upbringing and improve your relationships with everyone in your life? Check out our review of "Good Inside", a parenting book with practical advice on raising children with an emphasis on connection over control. Dr. Becky Kennedy believes that understanding a child's emotions is key to creating a strong bond with them, and this approach can also benefit relationships with spouses, parents, and friends.
Should Grandparents Say “Good Job!”?
Learn why saying "Good job!" to children may not be the best way to offer positive feedback, according to researcher and lecturer Alfie Kohn. Discover the negative effects it can have on a child's self-worth and explore alternative ways to offer feedback that won't undermine their development. Read to the end to discover the loophole we believe exists for grandparents!
What Grandparents Need to Know about Safe Sleep
Learn how grandparents can help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in this informative blog post. With October being SIDS awareness month, it’s important to know about safe sleep habits, including putting babies on their backs to sleep, avoiding suffocation hazards in the crib, and ensuring a smoke and vape-free environment. With one in three infant deaths caused by unsafe sleep areas, every grandparent has a role to play in keeping babies safe.
Grandmother Showers: YAY! or NO WAY! ?
Learn when it's appropriate to throw a grandmother shower and when it's not. Discover guidelines for proper etiquette and thoughtful celebration of a new grandchild. Find out how to plan a low-key affair, including guidance on gifts for new grandmas. Read our latest post to get inspired for your upcoming celebration of a new grandma!
What Grandparents Need to Know about Car Seat Safety
Learn about the latest car seat guidelines to keep your grandchild safe in the car. From proper installation to choosing the right seat, this post covers everything you need to know to protect your grandbaby. With tips on how to avoid common mistakes and resources for finding a certified technician, you can ensure your grandchild is safe and secure every time they ride in your car.