What’s new in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting?
Mother's Helpers: Services to Help New Parents
When grandparents can’t be there to help new parents, there are a variety of services that can provide the helping hand new parents need. If you are a long-distance grandparent, or don’t have the time or ability to help when a new baby arrives, read on for ways to help new parents during those exhausting early days.
Hiring a Sleep Consultant: Another Way for Grandparents to Help
A sleep consultant is the answer to exhausted parents’ dreams. In this post, we explore why grandparents may want to help pay for a sleep consultant to help new parents.
Camp Granny by Sharon Lovejoy
If you want to impart a sense of wonder in your grandchildren, this book is a must. Building on the legacy of her own grandmother, Lovejoy provides simple, inexpensive ideas for tapping into your grandchild’s curiosity and creativity. Read our short review of Camp Granny by Sharon Lovejoy.
What to Say When You Hate Your Grandbaby’s Name
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.
Who Needs You Most?
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.
Snail Mail isn’t Dead: 4 Great Ways to Connect with Your Grandchildren
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.
Why You Must Share Family Stories
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.