In the excitement of becoming a new grandparent, it’s easy to overlook the importance of your continued relationship with your own adult children. Learn why you need to show new parents that you still love them.

Find out how a New Year’s Resolution can help you be a better grandparent. The start of a new year is the perfect time for grandparents to assess how we’ve been showing up for our families. Read on to learn how to set your own Grandparent New Year’s Resolution.

Planning for holiday meals with your grandkids? Too often, the reality doesn’t match the celebration we’ve envisioned. Read on for tips to help you avoid the most common holiday meal pitfalls!

If your first grandbaby is coming soon, when you can visit after the birth of your grandbaby is something to discuss with your adult children now. Find out what new grandparents need to know about visiting your first grandchild.

Our Christmas Planning Checklist recognizes that holidays are different when you’re a grandparent. Find out how to make everyone happy this year and create joyful family memories.

Is your daughter-in-law pregnant? A great first step as a soon-to-be grandparent is to send a message to your pregnant daughter-in-law. In it, let her know you are excited to be a grandparent—but that’s not all you should say. Read on to find out what to say and why.

There are good reasons for grandparents to babysit, but also some potential pitfalls. It’s important for parent and grandparents to be on the same page and to communicate clearly about babysitting grandkids. Read on to make sure you’ve considered whether grandparents babysitting grandkids is the right choice for your family.

Grandparents can play a crucial role in helping parents plan for the fourth trimester. Discover the importance of postpartum planning and the areas that can be made less stressful with a solid plan. Learn about feeding strategies, sleep solutions, mental health awareness, and more for new parents in the postpartum weeks.

More than anything else, new parents need a supportive village. Grandparents are a natural source of emotional support, practical assistance, and wisdom that can uplift and strengthen exhausted parents. The key is to approach the grandparent-parent relationship with love, understanding, and effective communication. Find out how to foster positive intergenerational relationships to become an essential part of your grandchild's village.

Grandparents' good intentions can sometimes have unintended consequences for parents. Learn why parents complain about grandparents overstepping boundaries when they try to help. Avoid friction and resentment by understanding parent needs and respecting their boundaries. Gain insights from relatable stories and practical tips and find out what an outhouse has to do with grandparents being unhelpful.

There’s a profound joy and privilege in witnessing our children transition into parenthood. Join us as we explore the transformative experience of becoming grandparents and the importance of supporting our children in their new roles. Embrace this new chapter with confidence and create lasting bonds within your expanded family. Find out more about the ways we can help you as you embark on this incredible journey together.

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."