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It’s All About the Child

When the debate over grandparents' rights drowns out the child's voice, something has gone wrong. Here is why caring grandparents…

2 days ago

When Grandparents Become Parents Again

Nearly 2 million grandparents are raising grandchildren in the U.S. today. This updated guide covers what you need to know…

2 weeks ago

Changing the Only Thing We Can Change

As caring grandparents, we live in both a precarious and a powerful position. The grandparents who have the greatest impact…

2 weeks ago

The Grandparenting Lesson Behind a 1.9 Million View TikTok

One honest answer on a podcast earned 1.9 million TikTok views. Neil Taft explains why the relationship grandparents most often…

4 weeks ago

Those Grandparents Making a Difference

Twenty years of grandparenting work has introduced Neil to a community of people doing the same labor of love. Two…

1 month ago

Attention Is Love

Grandchildren rarely remember the gifts. They remember the grandparent who knew their favorite color and asked about their best friend…

1 month ago

Changing the Only Thing We Can Change

As caring grandparents, we cannot control how parents raise our grandchildren, but we can choose love, support, and wise influence.…

2 months ago

Parenting Is the Science of Approximation: Grace for Caring Grandparents

Parenting is never perfect. Dr. Joshua Coleman’s wisdom reminds caring grandparents to lead with grace, courage, commitment, and hope as…

2 months ago

The Treasure Trove: A Simple Notebook for Closer Grandparenting

The Treasure Trove is a simple notebook with one section per grandchild. It helps grandparents remember the details that matter…

3 months ago

A Boundary Isn’t Rejection. It’s a Blueprint.

A boundary isn't rejection. It's a blueprint for how your family works best. Here's how parents can set them clearly…

3 months ago