What’s new in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting?
A Grandparent’s Gift: Staying Healthy for Your Grandchildren
Keeping up with the grandkids takes stamina, energy, and flexibility. Read on for how to be an active, involved grandparent by prioritizing your health and fitness.
Let’s Keep Our Grandkids Safe
Grandparents can make sure they know how to keep their grandkids safe in this round-up of blog posts on safety. National Safety Month is the perfect time to focus on how to keep your grandchildren safe.
Do You Need an Invitation to Visit Your Grandchildren?
Parents, do grandparents want to visit too much—or not enough? Grandparents, do you feel excluded from your grandchild’s life? We discuss who should issue invitations to see grandkids.
8 Children’s Books About Grandfathers
From a toolbox that teaches the value of hard work to a grandfather-grandson duo discovering the power of art, these books offer a celebration of the special relationship between grandfathers and grandchildren. Don't miss out on these quality picture books for grandfathers and grandchildren to share with each other.
First-Time Grandparent Baby Registry Shopping Tips
Before you click 'add to cart' on that adorable baby outfit, pause for just a moment. While your excitement to shop for your new grandchild is completely natural (and wonderful!), a few simple guidelines can help ensure your gifts truly support the new parents and make their transition easier. Read on to discover how to channel your enthusiasm into the most helpful purchases—plus get answers to the gift-giving questions every grandparent asks.
Treating Grandkids Fairly: What Grandparents Should Consider
Treating grandchildren fairly is not always as easy as it sounds. In this edition of Grand Advice, we answer a grandmother who asks how to handle it when one grandchild is harder to buy for than others.
Supporting New Parents Through the First Few Weeks
Supporting new parents in the early weeks is a chance for new grandparents to show how much they can help. Here are some do’s and don’ts for grandparents who want to help new parents.
How Grandparents Can Help Ease Postpartum Depression or Anxiety
Grandparents can be a great support for parents suffering from postpartum depression or anxiety, but sometimes wonder how to help. In a conversation with Candy of Like A Sister Support, we share ways that parents have told us make things better instead of worse.
Postpartum Mental Health: Signs Grandparents Should Look For
Today's post comes from perinatal mental health experts who work with expecting and new parents every day. As moms themselves with five children between them, they're sharing their professional insights on how grandparents can be the 'first line of defense' in identifying and supporting family members through postpartum mental health challenges. Their practical advice helps you navigate this sensitive topic with confidence and compassion.
8 Children’s Books About Grandmothers
These delightful picture books celebrate the grandmother-grandchild relationship. From recognizing grandma's magic to learning how love connects you, each of these books features a grandmother with a special relationship with her grandchild.
New Traditions to Start with Your Grandchildren
Looking for ways to create lasting memories with your grandchildren? These simple annual traditions help build strong family bonds without requiring elaborate planning or expense.
Grandparenting with Grace: Teaching Values While Respecting Religious Boundaries
Parents and grandparents often disagree about religion. It’s important for grandparents to respect parents’ wishes about how you talk about religion to the children, but it doesn’t mean you can’t pass on your values.