Who Benefits From the Grandparent Relationship?
Parents and grandparents can’t take relationships across generations for granted. You have to believe these relationships are important so they become a priority in your family.
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Why Grandparents Matter
Arthur Kornhaber, M.D., author of The Grandparent Guide, describes 11 roles grandparents play in a family. They’re dynamic and will change and grow as you and your grandchildren do too.
Read More »Parents and Grandparents Need to be Allies, Not Enemies
When grandparents call parents the “enemy,” even in jest, it discourages team building and mutual respect, which is crucial to establishing a solid relationship with your grandchild’s parents.
Read More »7 Things Grandmas Need to Know About Postpartum Depression
In 2013, Lisa Abramson experienced severe postpartum depression after giving birth to her daughter. In this guest post, she shares what grandmas need to know about postpartum depression.
Read More »Why Grandkids Should Write Thank You Notes
Teach your grandkids how it makes you feel to receive their cards and thank you notes. They are often the true gift and what are saved long after presents get broken, misplaced, or discarded.
Read More »5 Tips from Toddlers for a Healthier You
My husband and I have 5 grandchildren under 5 years old. I couldn’t help but notice some habits they have that I should cultivate for myself—and perhaps you should too!
Read More »Learning the Boundaries of Communication
Of all the challenges we grandmas face, the biggest seems to be around communication with our adult children. Communication takes sensitivity, empathy, patience and a lot of practice.
Read More »Engaging with Your Tech-savvy Grandkids
When it comes to technology, the new mantra for grandparents should be: if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. If we want to be a part of our grandchildren’s lives, we have to learn technology.
Read More »Are Your Children or Grandchildren More Tech-Addicted?
Most parents try their best to set rules and limits about the use of tech devices for their children but they also realize they’re not setting a very good example with their own use.
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