What’s new in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting?
What Grandparents Need to Know About Sleep Training
Sleep training methods have changed over the years. Learn about current sleep training methods and how grandparents can help during sleep training from sleep consultant Lauren Engler.
Easy Crafts with Grandkids: Supplies Grandparents Need for the Ultimate Craft Bin
A well-stocked arts and crafts bin is a huge help in entertaining the grandkids when they visit. Find out what we suggest grandparents include and how to help kids’ creativity flow.
Feeding the Grandkids When They Visit
What to feed grandkids for dinner can be the hardest part of planning for their visits. Read our easy tips to make meals for grandkids enjoyable for grandparents, parents, and grandchildren.
Grand Advice: Grandparent Nicknames Cause Parent Dilemma
Grandparent nicknames can create conflict for a variety of reasons. Read our advice to a mom who doesn’t want both sets of grandparents to use the same names.
Fitness Tips for Grandparents: Workouts to Keep Up with Grandkids
Want to fully participate in adventures with your grandchildren rather than watching from the sidelines? Sheila of Grandma Moves offers practical fitness tips specifically designed for grandparents who want to build the strength, balance, and endurance needed to keep up with energetic little ones. Discover simple exercises you can incorporate into your routine to ensure you're ready for everything from playground catches to nature hikes—creating memories that will last a lifetime.
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.
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.
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.