What’s new in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting?
Fun Letters to Grandchildren: Grandparent Love Letters
Looking for a meaningful way to connect with your grandchild? Grandparent Love Letters are the answer! Our beautifully designed PDFs make it easy to write fun and engaging letters that will foster a strong bond and spread joy. With monthly themes and prompts, you'll never run out of things to write about. There's no better way to share your memories, values, and love with your grandchild.
Handling Holiday Disappointment
Learn how to handle disappointment about your children's holiday plans as a grandparent and set the tone for future holidays by communicating your expectations early on and adjusting them if necessary. Follow the do's and don'ts outlined in this post to express your feelings without making your children feel guilty.
Should Grandparents Share Their Own Birth Stories?
Sharing stories is one of the most important things grandparents can do. But should you share your stories of being a new parent? Discover what information to share and what not to share, and how to ask the right questions to encourage healthy communication and respect boundaries. Find out why it's important to consider your biases and focus on information that will be helpful.
How Do I Keep My Grandchildren Entertained?
Looking for ideas to entertain your grandkids when they visit your home? Check out our blog post for a variety of activities, craft materials, and toy suggestions that will keep your young grandkids entertained. From playing dress-up to sorting cards, from creating spider webs with yarn to exploring the great outdoors, we've got easy activities that your grandchildren will love. Plus, we've included tips on selecting safe and age-appropriate toys, craft supplies, and books to ensure hours of fun and learning. Read on for more ideas!
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
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.
Baby’s First Christmas Books
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.
Why Grandparents Matter to Children's Development
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.
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!
How to be a Grandnanny
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.
Navigating Cultural Differences
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.