What’s new in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting?
“Grandma’s House, Grandma’s Rules”
Discover why popular grandparenting quotes can lead you astray and harm your relationship with your grandchildren and their parents. Explore the problems behind sayings about grandparents like "Grandma's house, Grandma's rules," "Grandparenting is a do-over," "Grandparents and grandchildren get along so well because they have a common enemy," and "Spoil 'em and send 'em home."
Celebrating Your Grandchild's First Birthday
Is your grandchild’s first birthday coming up? This momentous occasion calls for celebration! Whether or not you will be able to be there in person, there are ways for grandparents to add to the joy of the day. Read our grandparent’s guide to celebrating a first birthday for gift ideas for your grandson's or granddaughter's first birthday, as well as meaningful ways to preserve the day’s memories.
Mother’s Day Gifts for New Grandmas
Looking for a Mother’s Day gift for a new grandmother? While the emphasis should be on new mothers, lots of families want to celebrate new grandmothers, too. Here are our favorite gift ideas for their first Mother’s Day as a grandmother.
Intentional Grandparenting: What It Is and Why It Matters
Learn how to be an intentional grandparent and create deeper, more meaningful relationships with your grandchildren. Intentional grandparents approach the role thoughtfully, considering how they want to impact their grandchild's life. Discover the benefits of intentional grandparenting and get started with tips and resources for setting your intentions and building strong relationships with your grandkids.
The Dangers of Grandparent Overconfidence
Discover the dangers of overconfidence for new grandparents. Meet three new grandparents, Kathy, Cindy, and Jim, whose individual experiences and intuition may lead them astray. Learn about the problems that can arise if grandparents are overconfident in their abilities. Read on to gain a better understanding of how to avoid these potential pitfalls and build a stronger bond with your grandkids.
The Pivots of Grandparenting
Discover the unexpected twists and turns of being a full-time grandparent in this heartfelt blog post. The author shares her experience of adjusting her grandparenting expectations as circumstances changed. If you're a grandparent or soon-to-be one, you'll appreciate the author's candid reflections on the joys and challenges of grandparenting. Read on for insights on how to pivot and adapt to changing situations as a grandparent.
Preserve Precious Memories with a Photo Book
Preserving memories is part of a grandparent’s legacy. Pinhole Press makes it easy to preserve precious memories and build a lasting record of your family’s special moments. Read on to find out why we recommend Pinhole Press for making photo books to save your holiday photos, as well as clear instructions for how to make a photo book with Pinhole Press.
Why Grandparents Matter
Learn how to become a valuable grandparent and create a mutually beneficial relationship with your grandchild. Discover why being a valuable grandparent is so important and how you can be the best grandparent possible by showing interest in your grandchild's life.
The Secret to Being a Better Grandparent
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.
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!
Who Picks Grandparent Nicknames?
Choosing a grandmother or grandfather nickname is just the first step in establishing a healthy habit of respect and communication between parents and grandparents. Read on to find out who should have veto power over grandparent nicknames and why.
What if You Don’t Love Your Grandchild?
When the reality of being a grandparent doesn’t live up to expectations, you may feel there is something “wrong” with you. Explore the complex feelings that grandchildren can inspire, and ways to create a connection with your grandchild if you find you just don’t feel that rush of emotion you expected.