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Attention Is Love

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

2 days 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 weeks 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…

1 month 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…

1 month 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…

2 months ago

Do You Know Where You Really Stand in Your Family?

Most grandparenting advice skips the most important question: do you know who you are in your family right now? The…

2 months ago

The Grandparent Disconnection Crisis: 5 Lessons from Neil Taft’s TEDx Talk

Grandparents are being quietly left out of their grandchildren's lives at a rate previous generations never saw. Neil Taft's nine-minute…

2 months ago

The Bridge to Your Grandchildren: The Book Grandparents and Parents Have Been Waiting For

"Your grandchildren don't need you to be right. They need you to be present. And the families who find their…

2 months ago

Best Gifts for Grandchildren by Age (A Grandparent’s Honest Guide)

Not sure what to give your grandchild this year? Here's an honest, age-by-age gift guide from a grandparent who's learned…

4 months ago

What Grandchildren’s Parents Actually Want From You – And Why It Matters

Tend the relationship with your grandchildren's parents well, and the door to your grandchildren stays open. Neglect it, and no…

4 months ago