As excited as they may be, grandparents should not assume they are welcome at the birth of their grandchild. Grandparents who are hoping to be present for their grandchild’s birth must first find out if parents want them there. Read on to find out what to do if you are invited to witness your grandchild’s birth, and what to do if you are not.

What’s the biggest mistake a new grandmother can make? Donne Davis, founder of the GaGa Sisterhood, shares it with us in this post, along with her L.O.V.E formula for building a loving bond with your grandchild’s parents. If you are a new or expectant grandparent, you’ll want to read on to make sure you avoid this common grandparenting mistake.

Every visit from the grandchildren teaches me just a little bit more about how to prepare for the next one. In this post, I share three things I learned after they spent four days at our house. Read on for wisdom you might be able to use when your grandchildren visit your house. There’s a lot you can do in advance to make visits from your grandchildren go smoothly!

How often do you talk about grandparenting with your own partner? Learn how to strengthen your partnership with this “other grandparent” as you navigate shared goals, boundaries, and the joys of being grandparents together. Level up your grandparenting game and create lasting memories as a united front.

Looking for easy ways to save precious memories? This post from Novella shares five creative ways to get those important family memories recorded. Read on to see which one sounds easiest for you!

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."

Is your grandchild’s first birthday coming up? This momentous occasion calls for celebration! Whether or not you will be able to be there in person, there are ways for grandparents to add to the joy of the day. Read our grandparent’s guide to celebrating a first birthday for gift ideas for your grandson's or granddaughter's first birthday, as well as meaningful ways to preserve the day’s memories.

Looking for a Mother’s Day gift for a new grandmother? While the emphasis should be on new mothers, lots of families want to celebrate new grandmothers, too. Here are our favorite gift ideas for their first Mother’s Day as a grandmother.

Learn how to be an intentional grandparent and create deeper, more meaningful relationships with your grandchildren. Intentional grandparents approach the role thoughtfully, considering how they want to impact their grandchild's life. Discover the benefits of intentional grandparenting and get started with tips and resources for setting your intentions and building strong relationships with your grandkids.

Discover the dangers of overconfidence for new grandparents. Meet three new grandparents, Kathy, Cindy, and Jim, whose individual experiences and intuition may lead them astray. Learn about the problems that can arise if grandparents are overconfident in their abilities. Read on to gain a better understanding of how to avoid these potential pitfalls and build a stronger bond with your grandkids.

Discover the unexpected twists and turns of being a full-time grandparent in this heartfelt blog post. The author shares her experience of adjusting her grandparenting expectations as circumstances changed. If you're a grandparent or soon-to-be one, you'll appreciate the author's candid reflections on the joys and challenges of grandparenting. Read on for insights on how to pivot and adapt to changing situations as a grandparent.