What’s new in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting?
What’s Wrong with the Way We Did It?
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 Child-rearing advice has changed dramatically over the years, and what was once considered best is now outdated.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!
What Grandparents Need to Know About Accidental Poisoning
Keeping our grandkids safe is one of our highest priorities. Do you know how to protect your grandchildren from accidental poisoning? Make sure to read this post before your grandchildren come to visit so you can ensure your home is safe for your grandkids.
10 Ways to Help New Parents
Learn 10 practical ways of helping new parents, including how grandparents can offer meaningful support to new parents and build strong bonds with their new grandbaby. Discover the importance of asking first and respecting their wishes. From providing meals and household help to running errands and sending encouraging messages, this blog post has everything you need to know about helping new parents. Make sure you read the essential rules number 9 and 10!
What Grandparents Need to Know About Burn Prevention
Learn how to keep your grandchild safe from accidental burns during Burn Awareness Week. Get tips for the kitchen, bathroom, and other areas of the house, as well as outside. Don't let your grandchild experience the pain of a burn. Check out New Grandparent Essentials for more valuable safety tips. #NBAW
Letters to a Grandchild: A Year’s Worth of Ideas
Discover why and how to write meaningful letters to your grandchildren. Get tips, prompts, and ideas for crafting heartfelt messages that bridge generations.
Are Baby Walkers Unsafe?
Learn about the dangers of baby walkers and why they are banned in Canada. Discover the numerous injuries that can occur, including burns and poisonings, and how walkers can delay motor and mental development. Get tips on how to talk to your adult children about the risks and make informed decisions as a grandparent.
How Grandparents Can Help New Parents with Meals
Discover how grandparents can help new parents with meals, whether they live nearby or far away. Find ideas for meals to make for new parents, including meals for new moms to freeze and how to send meals to new parents from a distance. Meals are another way grandparents can help new parents in those early days!
Welcome to the Grandparent’s Club
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.
When Grandparents Don't Listen to Parents
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 by Helen Ellis: A look at how to be a Long-distance Grandparent
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.
When Grandparents Give Too Many Gifts
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.
How to Tell if an Old Crib is Safe
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.