What’s new in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting?
Excited About Grandchildren? Don’t Forget Their Parents
In the excitement of becoming a new grandparent, it’s easy to overlook the importance of your continued relationship with your own adult children. Learn why you need to show new parents that you still love them.
Are Boomers Bad Grandparents?
When baby boomers become grandparents, communication can break down. Learn how to bridge the generation gap with between parents and grandparents with open conversations, a desire to learn new parenting methods, and simply listening.
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.
New Year’s Resolutions for Grandparents
Find out how a New Year’s Resolution can help you be a better grandparent. The start of a new year is the perfect time for grandparents to assess how we’ve been showing up for our families. Read on to learn how to set your own Grandparent New Year’s Resolution.
What if Grandma Is Exhausted Looking After Grandchildren?
Even the most physically fit of grandparents can experience grandparent babysitting burnout. In this post, we answer a question from a new mom who is afraid that her mother is not up to the demands of taking care of a baby.
Stress-free Holiday Meals with Grandkids: How Grandparents Can Cook Up Success
Planning for holiday meals with your grandkids? Too often, the reality doesn’t match the celebration we’ve envisioned. Read on for tips to help you avoid the most common holiday meal pitfalls!
Holiday Planning: What Parents Want Grandparents to Know About 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.
Holiday Traditions: Starting Traditions with Grandchildren
When we become grandparents, the traditions we cherish with our own children may not continue. But we have the opportunity to create new traditions with our grandchildren! Read to learn how those traditions can be an opportunity to pass along our values—and some ideas for creating a gift tradition.
Long-Distance Grandmother Struggles to Get Over the Grief of Being Apart
Long-distance grandparents don’t just miss their grandchildren. They often feel a deep sense of grief over not having the relationship they’d hoped for. In this post, we answer a grandmother who is feeling that grief and doesn’t know how to get over it.
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.