Every day I write to 100,000+ grandmas about the things we don't always say out loud: grandkids who grow too fast, phone calls that end too soon, and the small joys that make it all worth it.
With love, Devoted Grandma ♡
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As grandmothers, I think most of us have been guilty of spoiling our grandkids a little. Maybe it’s an extra cookie when nobody’s looking, a birthday present we couldn’t resist buying, or slipping a few…
An ordinary errand can become calmer, warmer time with your grandchild. These eight inexpensive ideas work across different ages, energy levels, and everyday outings.
A meaningful visit with your grandchild does not require hours of free time or a packed plan. These seven simple choices can help you slow the pace, enjoy one another and make even a brief visit feel complete.
As grandmothers, we want to see our grandchildren grow, succeed, become independent, and make the most of every opportunity life gives them. And because we’ve lived long enough to know how quickly time passes, we…
Sometimes, the questions we ask out of love can make our grandchildren feel like they’re being interviewed instead of simply enjoying time with Grandma. As grandmothers, we have a natural curiosity about our grandchildren’s lives.…
Stay close without pressing for details.
Nine gentle, practical ways to encourage your grandchild’s new interest while letting the hobby remain theirs.
There are few things that tug at a grandmother’s heart quite like watching her grandchild feel left out. Maybe they weren’t invited to a birthday party that seemingly everyone else in their class attended. Maybe…
When your grandchild shares something they created, a thoughtful response can show genuine interest without turning the moment into praise, criticism or a test.
The holidays are almost here, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably already started imagining all the wonderful moments you’d love to share with your grandchildren. The Christmas cookies, the family dinners, the laughter…
There’s something about saying goodbye to our grandkids that never gets easier, is there? Whether they’ve spent the entire weekend at our house or simply stopped by for an afternoon, I always find myself wishing…
An ordinary household object can help you share one true family memory without turning the moment into a lesson. Here is how to keep the story short, invite your grandchild in, and make room for their memories too.
I think one of the hardest things for a grandmother to admit is that sometimes, our grandchildren seem to prefer their other grandma. Maybe they get more excited when she calls. Maybe they ask to…
Nine gentle ways to show interest in your older grandchild’s life while giving them room to decide what they want to share.
Have you ever taken your grandchild to a family gathering, birthday party, church event, or holiday dinner and noticed them suddenly becoming quieter than usual? Perhaps they were sitting in a corner, fiddling with something…
When your grandchild follows through, one truthful line can show that you noticed without making them feel watched, graded, or expected to be perfect.
We all wish we could protect our grandchildren from every disappointment, every hurt feeling, and every difficult day. If it were up to us grandmas, their biggest problems would be deciding which cookie to eat…
See how one playful role reversal can help you connect with your grandchild, without putting either of you on the spot.
We grandmas can carry on a conversation anywhere. A checkout line, a school hallway, the bleachers at a ballgame- give us a friendly face, and we’ll find something to talk about. And naturally, our grandchildren…
Share one modest success, invite your grandchild to share or pass, and make room for good news without comparison, pressure, or interrogation.
When our grandchildren come over, we hope they bring their appetites, their stories, and perhaps the jacket they usually leave behind. What we don’t want is for them to bring a whole list of worries…
A completed example and five simple steps can help Grandma apologize, make things right, and reconnect without excuses or pressure.
