What’s new in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting?
What New Grandparents Really Need: 7 Essential Items for Your Home
New grandparents often worry about making wrong purchases or not knowing what's truly needed. After surveying grandparents and parents directly, here are the seven essential items that will actually get used and make visits easier for everyone.
What Happened When I Stopped Bringing My Grandchildren Gifts
Standing in my closet with a potential gift in hand, I had a startling realization: if I kept bringing something every visit, would my grandchildren eventually greet me with "What did you bring?" instead of "I missed you!" That moment changed everything about how I approach being a grandmother—and the results surprised me.
The Complete Guide to Multi-Generation Vacation Planning
Planning a family reunion or vacation with three generations? These expert strategies will help you create magical memories while keeping everyone happy—from the smallest grandchild to the most travel-savvy grandparent.
Postpartum Care for Moms: What Grandparents Can Do
New grandparents often focus on the baby, but the postpartum mother needs care too. Learn how your support during this vulnerable time can strengthen your entire family relationship – and discover the specific ways to help that actually make a difference.
Why Grandparents Are Important: Their Vital Role in Today's Families
Grandparents offer far more than babysitting and cookies. Read how these relationships create lasting benefits for children, parents, and grandparents themselves - plus how to navigate the delicate balance of boundaries that keep families connected.
Being the Best Grandparent Starts Now: A Guide to Postpartum Support
New and expectant grandparents: Did you know that how you show up during the postpartum period can shape your relationship with your grandchildren for years to come? Discover what truly helps during those early weeks - and what doesn't. Learn how to be the supportive grandparent your family needs while respecting important boundaries.
Mother's Day 2025 for Grandmothers: Celebrating with the Next Generation
As a grandmother, your role in Mother's Day celebrations evolves when your children become parents. Learn how this transition creates an opportunity to deepen family connections and honor the next generation of mothers in your family.
How Grandparents Can Support Parents During a NICU Stay
When your grandchild is in the NICU, your support can make a world of difference—but only if provided in the right ways. Learn how to truly help during this stressful time from parents and grandparents who've been there.
A Grandparent’s Guide to Secondary Infertility
Your first grandchild has brought you so much joy. If years pass and no second baby arrives, your adult children may be facing the heartbreak of secondary infertility. Discover how your support as a grandparent can make all the difference.
Grandma Nicknames: Choosing the Best One for You
Trying to find a grandmother nickname that fits you and your family? From traditional names for grandma to the truly bizarre, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list to help you choose the perfect grandma name. Plus, we’ve got a download with tips on how to make the decision-making process a little easier. Don't miss out on this guide for new grandmothers!
Daughter-in-Law Problems? What Grandparents Can Do
Struggling with your daughter-in-law relationship? You're not alone. Learn why making the first move toward a better relationship may be the most important gift you can give your family.
A Grandparent's Guide to Sharing Photos Online
Sharing photos of your grandchild is dramatically different in the digital age. Learn how to safely navigate digital photo sharing while respecting parents' boundaries and protecting your grandchild's privacy.