You don't need a playroom full of toys to keep grandchildren happy at your house. Everyday things like kitchen utensils, a deck of cards, and a roll of butcher paper can hold a young child's attention for a surprisingly long time. Get simple activities, craft ideas, and a few worthwhile toys that make your home a place your grandchildren love to visit.

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.

Reading a parenting book might be the best thing you do for your relationship with your adult children. Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy explains the philosophy behind today's parenting trends and offers principles you'll use with everyone in your family.

Looking for the best Christmas board books to delight your grandchild? We read dozens and share our favorite Christmas stories for babies in this post. Read our recommendations, then start your grandchild's Christmas book collection with one of these quality board books.

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.

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’s a grandnanny? Many grandparents help out with childcare, either regularly or occasionally. A grandnanny takes it ones step further: Instead of hiring a nanny, the parents plan with the grandparents to provide part or all of the childcare. Read this blog post by author and educator Shirley Showalter to see if being a grandnanny might be right for your family.

Learn how to respect family culture as a grandparent in our latest blog post. From navigating cultural differences to embracing new traditions, we discuss the importance of celebrating each family's unique customs and values. Being open, curious, and respectful can lead to a closer relationship with your grandchildren. Join us in embracing diversity and supporting our families as they create their own unique family culture.

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.

Looking for the best Halloween books for gifts for your grandchild? These Halloween books will engage and delight your grandchild while expanding their vocabulary.

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.