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What Grandparents Need to Know: Water safety for kids

Learn how to keep your grandchildren safe around water this summer with these essential water safety tips. May is National Water Safety Month, so it's the perfect time to brush up on water safety and prevent drowning, the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1-4. Read on for valuable information to keep your grandchildren safe in any environment with water.

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What Grandparents Need to Know About Food and Feeding Safety

Learn how to keep your grandbaby safe from harmful foods with our food and feeding safety tips. As a grandparent, it's important to respect the parents' chosen feeding method and be aware of foods that can cause serious illness or choking hazards. Discover the foods to avoid during the first year, how to reduce allergies, and what to do in case of choking. Read on to sure you're prepared to keep your grandbaby safe while they eat.

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Why Grandparents Need to Know about Skin-to-Skin Contact After Birth

Learn about the benefits of skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth for both mother and baby. Medical professionals are recognizing the importance of bonding time between mother and baby and the immediate effects it has on a baby's physical, emotional, and social development. Find out why grandparents need to know about this and how they can help improve the health of both mother and baby by giving them space to bond without distraction.

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Grandparent Burnout

As a grandparent, you love caring for your grandchildren, but it can be exhausting. Discover how to avoid overcommitting, encourage delegation, and communicate your needs with your adult children to maintain a happy, healthy grandparent-grandchild relationship with these tips from Emily Morgan, host of The Grand Life: Wholehearted Grandparenting podcast.

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What’s Wrong with the Way We Did It?

Learn why being the best grandparent means accepting that old parenting ways aren't always the best. Child-rearing advice has changed dramatically over the years, and what was once considered best is now outdated. As grandparents, it's important to support our adult children and their parenting decisions, even if they differ from the way we raised our children. Read on!

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What Grandparents Need to Know About Burn Prevention

Learn how to keep your grandchild safe from accidental burns during Burn Awareness Week. Get tips for the kitchen, bathroom, and other areas of the house, as well as outside. Don't let your grandchild experience the pain of a burn. Check out New Grandparent Essentials for more valuable safety tips. #NBAW

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Are Baby Walkers Unsafe?

Learn about the dangers of baby walkers and why they are banned in Canada. Discover the numerous injuries that can occur, including burns and poisonings, and how walkers can delay motor and mental development. Get tips on how to talk to your adult children about the risks and make informed decisions as a grandparent.

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Welcome to the Grandparent’s Club

Welcome to the Grandparents’ Club! This tongue-in-cheek blog post provides new grandparents with everything they need to know to become a valued member of this privileged club. From eligibility to benefits, privileges to rules and structure, we’ve covered it! Don't skip the new member orientation to avoid hurt feelings, misunderstandings, and drama. Read on to find out more.

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When Grandparents Give Too Many Gifts

Learn why too many gifts from grandparents can be problematic for everyone involved in this insightful blog post. Discover how overindulgent grandparents can cause trouble for parents, stealing the limelight, undermining their values, and creating negative habits. Also, explore how too many toys can lead to less imaginative play and whether too many gifts can spoil a child. With valuable insights and helpful tips, this post is a must-read for grandparents and parents alike.

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What Parents Wish Grandparents Knew

Discover what parents really want from grandparents beyond baby clothes and fancy toys in this informative blog post. Learn about the qualities and actions that parents value, such as being a supportive partner, passing on family traditions, and respecting boundaries. Find out how to avoid potential pitfalls and create an open, supportive partnership with your children as they raise their own kids.

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