10 Texts for the Quiet Days Between Calls
These ten adaptable texts help Grandma stay present during ordinary gaps between calls, without asking a grandchild to provide news or keep a conversation going.
Hello, dear friend —
come sit with me a while.
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 ♡
Join the daily letter — it's free.
Today's Story
the one everyone's been writing to me about
9 Things Not to Do When Your Grandchild Is Angry With You
There are few things that can make a grandma’s heart sink faster than a grandchild saying, “I’m mad at you.” Sometimes, we know exactly what happened. We shared something we should have kept private, made…
Take a Five-Minute Tour of Something Your Grandchild Loves
A simple invitation and five gentle steps can help you understand something your grandchild enjoys, without turning the moment into an interview or asking them to perform.
Your GLP-1 Questions Answered by Telezen MD
When I asked you to share your most puzzling questions about GLP-1 medications, you sent in the things that have been on your minds—and perhaps on your minds at two in the morning! Some of…
12 Things Grandma Should Avoid Doing When Her Grandchild’s Parents Are Present
There’s something lovely about having our grandchildren and their parents in the same room. We get the chatter, the laughter, and a front-row seat to the little family they’re becoming. We also get the occasional…
Write 6 Notes for the Moments You Might Miss
Prepare six warm, truthful notes that can help your grandchild feel supported during meaningful future moments, even when you cannot be there in person.
Instead of Saying “You’ve Gotten So Big!” Try These 10 Sweet Greetings
Sometimes I think grandchildren grow on the drive to our houses. The little one who needed help climbing onto the sofa suddenly walks in carrying a school backpack. The child who used to fit under…
30 Hilarious Bedtime Jokes to End Your Grandchild’s Day With a Giggle
Bedtime is not always the quietest part of the day. The moment children are asked to sleep, they suddenly need water, another hug, one more story, and an answer to a very important question about…
10 Little Ways to Cheer On a Grandchild From the Sidelines
Supporting a grandchild’s interests can be wonderfully simple. These ten low-pressure ideas help Grandma show pride, respect boundaries, and keep the moment focused on the child.
12 Things Grandma Shouldn’t Force Grandkids to Do During Visits
Before the grandkids arrive, some of us have already planned the snacks, the activities, the conversations, and possibly the photograph we’ll put on the mantel. Meanwhile, our grandchild’s big plan might be to take off…
What Grandkids Think Grandma Does All Day
To a grandchild, Grandma may seem like a finder of lost treasures, keeper of snacks, interpreter of rules, and guardian of family stories. Behind the funny job descriptions is something deeply loving.
The Things Grandkids Say as Jokes That Grandma Should Sometimes Take Seriously
Grandchildren can be wonderfully funny. They’ll tease us about our enormous purses, our phone settings, and the fact that we still think they might need a sweater in July. And goodness knows, being able to…
Could Your Grandchild Reach You in an Emergency?
A calm, parent-approved contact plan can help your grandchild know how to reach Grandma, whom to call next, and what to do when ordinary communication fails.
The Four Times Grandma Should Always Pick Up the Phone
There are days when my phone rings at exactly the wrong moment. My hands are wet. Something is bubbling on the stove. I’ve finally sat down after announcing, “I’m going to sit down now,” for…
12 Ways to Celebrate Your Grandchild’s Good News Without Stealing the Moment
These warm words and simple follow-up ideas help Grandma celebrate a grandchild’s happy news while keeping the attention where it belongs.
The Tiny Invitations From Grandkids That Are Easy for Grandma to Miss
“Grandma, look at this.” Sometimes those four words arrive while we’re draining the pasta, looking for our glasses, or trying to finish a conversation with someone who has been telling the same story since lunch.…
11 Small Things That Make Grandkids Feel Truly Known
Small acts of attention can tell a grandchild, “Grandma notices me.” These 11 gentle habits help you listen, remember, follow up, and stay connected as they grow.
12 Things We Do That Make Older Grandkids Want to Immediately End a Conversation With Us
Have you ever been talking with an older grandchild when you notice the conversation quietly slipping away? Their answers get shorter. Their eyes wander. Suddenly, they remember something they absolutely must do in another room.…
10 No-Prep Games for the Last Hour of a Grandchild Visit
When the final hour of a visit starts to drag, these ten no-prep games offer easy fun for different ages and energy levels, plus a natural way to stop when it is time to go.
What Older Grandkids Still Want From Grandma but Feel Too Grown-Up to Ask For
When our grandchildren are little, they have no trouble telling us what they want. “Grandma, come sit with me.” “Grandma, will you make pancakes?” “Grandma, you haven’t hugged me yet!” Then they get older, and…
The Good and Bad Stories About Grandma Your Grandkids May Tell Their Own Children Someday
Someday, your grandchild may sit at a kitchen table with a child of their own and say, “Let me tell you about my grandma.” Wouldn’t we all love to pull up a chair for that…
15 Texts That Say “I’m Thinking of You” Without Asking for a Long Reply
These 15 ready-to-send texts help Grandma stay connected through school mornings, ordinary afternoons, small victories, and difficult days, without putting pressure on a grandchild to reply.