Grandparenting (Page 7 of 10)

10 Ways to Create Lasting Memories with Your Grandchildren

Spending time with your grandchildren is precious. Here are 10 ways to create latsing memories with them.

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10 Must-Know Tips to Be a Supportive Grandparent

What does this mean? It means respecting your children’s decisions, not undermining them, and showing respect to your adult children and their spouses. Here are some ways to be a supportive grandparent.

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Should We Move to Be Near the Grandkids?

The answer to this question is, “It all depends.” But answering these 9 questions will help you to arrive at a conclusion that is best for all.

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4 Ways to Have Less Conflict When Co-Parenting with Grandparents

A full-on, all-hands-on-deck, let’s do this! I wasn’t certain how well it would work. My mom was offering— “free”—to watch my daughter four days a week. That meant, for at least thirty-two hours a week, my mom would be raising my daughter. Here are four ground rules we implemented.

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Best Ways to Set Up Savings and Investments for Your Grandchildren

As a grandparent, you have a unique opportunity to positively impact your grandchildren’s future. One of the most meaningful ways to do this is by investing in their financial future. Saving and investing for your grandkids not only provides them with a financial cushion but also teaches them the importance of financial responsibility from an early age.

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10 Gifts Grandparents Can Give Their Grandkids That No One Else Can

We give gifts to show our grandchildren that we love them. Consider these 10 gifts that you can naturally give.

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11 Best Places to Explore Nature with Grandchildren

Pack your favorite sunscreen and a snack or two, and get ready to learn more about some of the best places to explore nature with your grandchildren.


6 Fun Ways to Connect to Your Grandkids

If you’re needing some fresh ideas on how to show your grandchildren that you’ve still got it, here are some super-fun and simple ways to do just that!

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53 Best Games to Play with Grandkids on a Rainy Day

Rainy days can be a bummer, but they don’t have to be a total washout!


5 Things Never to Say to Your Grandchildren

Grandparents are supposed to be kid experts. We’ve raised our own children and by now should be seasoned and mellowed-out enough to roll with the ups and downs of our grandkids’ lives.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Grandparenting

Here’s a primer for modern grandparents to help you navigate your new role, your changing relationship with your child, and more.

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Are You a Young Grandparent? Here Are 5 Ways This Can Be a Blessing

Becoming a grandparent is a milestone event that brings many blessings. However, when you find yourself in this role relatively young, you might wonder if you’re ready for the responsibility.

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16 Signs You’re Spoiling Your Grandchildren Rotten

As a grandparent, you want to have fun with your grandkids and give them all the things you couldn’t give your own children. But, how much is too much?

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6 Amazing Roles That Grandparents Fill in Our Families Today

What roles do we see grandparents filling in our society? The answer is so many! As life expectancy has increased, so too has the amount of shared life between grandchildren and grandparents.

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8 Things Grandparents Do That Secretly Drive Parents Crazy

Here are some things that you might want to be aware of in your goal of lightening the parents’ load.

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