Learn 8 effective ways to be a better listener as a grandparent in this informative blog post. Listening is a crucial part of creating strong bonds and preventing misunderstandings with your grandchild's parents. By being present and really listening, you can show respect and care for your children and their families while navigating changing dynamics within your family.

Discover what grandparents need to know about how holiday traditions may change once grandchildren come along. From the importance of recognizing each family's unique culture to celebrating independence and starting new traditions, this post offers valuable insights on how to navigate changes while maintaining strong family bonds. Learn how to approach the topic with respect, communicate with parents, and create meaningful experiences with your grandkids.

Grandfathers matter. Discover the importance of grandfathers in the family and learn how they can have the greatest impact in their role. Read Greg Payne's insights from his podcast, The Cool Grandpa Podcast. Learn how to become a cheerleader, coach, and mentor for your grandchildren, and find out the four critical lessons he's learned in talking to people about being a grandfather.

Learn why competing with other grandparents isn't necessary and how to be the best grandparent you can be in our latest blog post. Discover why a child's love can't be bought, how to deal with feelings of jealousy, and why it's important to focus on your own relationship with your grandchild. Read now to learn more.

Learn about common conflicts between grandparents and parents, why these disagreements matter, and how to handle them. Discover real-life examples of boundary issues and how grandparents have responded, and find out what you can do to maintain a healthy relationship between grandparents and parents.

What do you do if you hate your grandchild’s name? Start by reading this helpful blog post with ideas for what to do and say if you hate your grandbaby’s name.

When you are needed in more than one place, how do you decide which way to go? Grandparents often have to juggle the needs of multiple family members, and this post offers a helpful framework for deciding what their priorities are.

Whether your grandchildren live across the world or just next door, writing them notes and letters creates a place for them to share their lives with you, and for you to share yours with them. Find out why writing letters to your grandchildren is a powerful way to create connection.

Find out why sharing family stories is one of the most important things grandparents can do to help their grandchildren. Learn what the essential “20 Questions” are in this blog post.