Welcome to the Grandparents’ Club! This tongue-in-cheek blog post provides new grandparents with everything they need to know to become a valued member of this privileged club. From eligibility to benefits, privileges to rules and structure, we’ve covered it! Don't skip the new member orientation to avoid hurt feelings, misunderstandings, and drama. Read on to find out more.

Learn 8 effective ways to be a better listener as a grandparent in this informative blog post. Listening is a crucial part of creating strong bonds and preventing misunderstandings with your grandchild's parents. By being present and really listening, you can show respect and care for your children and their families while navigating changing dynamics within your family.

Being a Distance Grandparent will be especially relatable for internationally separated families. Though it has plenty for all distance grandparents, many of the topics weren’t issues faced by my own family, separated only by a few US states and two time zones.

Most grandparents give too many gifts for the best possible reason: love. But there are real consequences for parents, for grandchildren, and for grandparents themselves—and most families never have the conversation that would fix it.

Learn how to tell if an old crib is safe for your grandchild to sleep in. If the crib is more than 10 years old, it's likely unsafe for your grandbaby. Read this post to find out how to check if an old crib is safe to use. Don't risk your grandchild's safety - follow these safe sleep guidelines to ensure that your grandbaby has a safe place to sleep during their visit.

Looking for ways to connect with your long-distance grandchildren? Choosing the right gifts can help build that bond. With a little creativity, you can turn a gift-giving moment into a chance to play together on video chat. Read on for tips on how to turn your gifts into opportunities for shared play and nurturing bonds from a distance.

Grandfathers matter. Discover the importance of grandfathers in the family and learn how they can have the greatest impact in their role. Read Greg Payne's insights from his podcast, The Cool Grandpa Podcast. Learn how to become a cheerleader, coach, and mentor for your grandchildren, and find out the four critical lessons he's learned in talking to people about being a grandfather.

Learn how grandparents can preserve their memories and leave a lasting legacy for their grandchildren with a written record. In this blog post, discover five creative ways to record your family history, from starting an informal journal to sending emails to your grandchild's future self. Don't let your stories fade away—start recording them now!

Discover why family heirlooms are more than just objects in this blog post. Explore the emotional connection between family heirlooms and family legacy, and find inspiration to preserve your own family memories through cherished objects. Read more to understand how grandparents can build a lasting legacy for your grandchildren.

Explore the importance of creating a deliberate legacy for your own grandchildren, considering the impact of your actions, words, and attitudes on their values and beliefs. Grandparents will enjoy this thoughtful exploration of the intergenerational impact of family and legacy.

Are you one of the many grandparents who hopes their grandchildren will grow up with a generous spirit? One way we can foster that is by creating rituals of giving. Read on for three ideas from grandparents that will help our grandchildren learn to give generously.

In this inspirational blog post, Donne Davis, founder of the GaGa Sisterhood, shares how her experience as a grandmother has been crucial to cherishing both old and new friendships. She reflects on her lifelong friendships and the deep connections she has formed through her social network for grandmothers. Read on for a heartwarming story about the power of friendship and the joys of grandparenting.