What’s new in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting?
1st Grandchild Coming Soon? Visiting After the Birth of Your Grandbaby
If your first grandbaby is coming soon, when you can visit after the birth of your grandbaby is something to discuss with your adult children now. Find out what new grandparents need to know about visiting your first grandchild.
Holiday Safety Hazards: What Grandparents Need to Know
Have you thought about how to minimize holiday safety hazards this holiday season? It’s time to think about how to keep your grandchildren safe! Whether you are hosting or visiting, here are some holiday safety tips that will help to protect your grandchildren.
New Grandparent Gifts: Celebrating an Exciting Milestone
Looking for a clever way announce a pregnancy to grandparents? Or maybe you are trying to decide what to buy a new grandparent for the holidays this year! Finding the perfect new grandparent gift isn’t easy. Here are some creative new grandparent gift ideas that the new grandparents in your life will love.
Christmas Planning Checklist for Grandparents: Enjoy the Best Christmas Ever with Your Grandchildren
Our Christmas Planning Checklist recognizes that holidays are different when you’re a grandparent. Find out how to make everyone happy this year and create joyful family memories.
A Unique Gift for Grandchildren from Grandparents: A Personalized Photo Calendar
Gifts for grandchildren from grandparents are special! A personalized photo calendar for your grandkids will share your love all year long. We’ll show you why and how to create one in this blog post.
Is Grandmother Being Pushed Out by Her Daughter-in-Law?
What should a grandmother do if she feels as if she is being pushed out? We answer a grandmother-to-be who is worried that her daughter-in-law’s unstable mother will make life hard for the new parents, and change her good relationship with her daughter-in-law.
Preserving Memories: The Importance of Organizing Your Family Photos for Your Grandchildren
Preserving memories and organizing your family photos is not just about keeping them in order; it is about conserving the rich tapestry of your heritage and passing down precious memories to your grandchildren. Learn why organizing your photos honors your ancestors, improves your grandchildren’s emotional health (and yours), and creates a meaningful legacy that will be cherished by future generations.
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.
Grandparents and Babysitting
There are good reasons for grandparents to babysit, but also some potential pitfalls. It’s important for parent and grandparents to be on the same page and to communicate clearly about babysitting grandkids. Read on to make sure you’ve considered whether grandparents babysitting grandkids is the right choice for your family.
Navigating Multiple Families’ Rules
We answer a grandparent who is trying to juggle multiple rules from multiple parents in this edition of Grand Advice. Get real answers to real questions from grandparents who are wrestling with their role. Read on to find out how Cynthia Kane answers this question: “How do we navigate the different rules of our grandkids’ parents when we are all together?”
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.