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What Grandparents Need to Know about Body Autonomy
How does teaching body autonomy protect your grandchildren? Asking for permission before hugging may seem strange, but it's an important way to teach children that they have control over their bodies. Find out why and how to support your grandchildren's right to say no to unwanted physical contact.
Holiday Planning: Tips for Successful Family Holiday Celebrations
Holiday planning is different with grandchildren. In this post, parents shared what they want grandparents to know about holiday celebrations. Taking the time to share your desires and listening to those of your adult kids will set the stage for a holiday everyone can enjoy.
What Grandparents Need to Know About Swaddling
If you're a grandparent eager to support your children in their parenting journey, learning proper swaddling techniques can be incredibly valuable. Read this post to find out why this ancient practice has made a comeback with today’s parents, and how to swaddle a baby safely and effectively.
4 Things That Have Changed Since Grandparents Had Babies
The advice about how to keep babies safe and healthy has changed a lot since you were a parent. It’s impossible for a grandparent to know everything they need to know about baby care and safety without brushing up on what’s new. Here are four important changes since you had children. Knowing them will help you support parents.
What New Grandparents Need to Buy
What do new grandparents need to be prepared for visits from their grandbaby? Whether your grandchild will come to your house every day or once a year, there are some basic items that will make visits easier for everyone. See our list of the 7 things well-prepared grandparents should have on hand.
What Grandparents Need to Know about Food Neutrality
If your grandchild’s parents have been serving cookies with dinner or asking you to stop commenting on how picky Junior is, this post is for you. Food neutrality is a hot topic among parents, who are trying to break the generational cycle of disordered eating. Learn about what food neutrality, disordered eating, and why your grandchildren may be able to have a healthier relationship with food than past generations.
What Grandparents Need to Know About Discipline
Why is discipline the leading cause of disagreements between parents and grandparents? You just need to look at how parenting philosophies have evolved over the years. Find out how grandparents can handle misbehavior while respecting parental authority, and get some tips for nurturing positive relationships and resolving conflicts. Read on for a deeper understanding of modern discipline practices.
What Grandparents Need to Know About Screen Time
Screen time is one of the biggest areas of disagreement between parents and grandparents. Read on to learn about the effects of screen time on children under 5, as well as recommended screen time limits by age. You’ll come away with strategies for cooperatively managing your grandchildren’s screen time.
What Grandparents Need to Know About Social Media Safety
Learn about social media safety for grandparents and the potential social media dangers for their grandchildren. Sharing personal information, photos, and posting information about their grandchildren online can lead to identity theft and expose them to malicious individuals. To safeguard your grandchildren, read this post to know what to avoid.
Can Grandparents Spoil Their Grandchildren?
Why do grandparents spoil their grandchildren? Though they think of it as a way of showing their love, grandparents who spoil grandchildren are doing more damage than good. Find out what grandparents should do instead of spoiling their grandkids to create a deeper, more meaningful relationship.
Hospital Etiquette for Grandparents
Should you visit the hospital when your new grandbaby is born? If so, what do you need to know? Our list of the do’s and don’ts of hospital visits will help grandparents who want to go to the hospital when their new grandchild is born. You’ll want to read our tips before you plan a visit to your new grandchild and his or her parents.
Keep Your Grandkids Safe
Knowing what the risks to our grandchild’s safety are, and how to avoid them, is the first step to preventing common childhood accidents and injuries. Read about what grandparents can do to keep their grandchildren safe from accidental injuries.