The Difference Between a Strict Grandparent and a Terrible One
My dear grandmas, this is a subject that tugs at many of our hearts. We often wonder: Am I being too hard on my grandkids? Will they remember me as the strict grandma or the…
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The Best Fall Themed Activities Your Grandkids Are Hoping You’ll Invite Them For (By Age Group)
Autumn is such a precious time for us as grandmothers. The leaves change, the air turns crisp, and everywhere we turn, there are reminders of cozy family moments just waiting to be made. But if…
The Most Fun 45 Fall Guessing Games (Who Am I? Edition) to Text Your Grandkids Everyday
One of the best ways to keep our grandkids smiling—and guessing—is by sending them playful riddles in the form of Who Am I? games. They’re quick, clever, and just the right mix of mystery and…
40 New Fall Themed Compliments To Share With Your Grandchild Everyday
Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year. The air turns crisp, the leaves burst into fiery shades of red and gold, and the cozy comforts of home feel even sweeter. For…
10 Things About Your Grandkids You Need to Stop Ignoring If You Want to Make Strides in Your Grandma–Grandchild Relationship
Being a grandma is one of the greatest joys in life. Our hearts light up when those little arms wrap around us, or when we hear “Grandma!” shouted across the room. But as precious as…
10 Things That Make Grandmas Lose Their Relevance in Their Grandkids’ Lives as They Grow Up
As grandmothers, our hearts swell at the thought of being close to our grandchildren. We long to be a steady presence in their lives, a safe place where they feel loved, accepted, and understood. But…
8 Areas of a Grandchild’s Life That a Grandma’s Love Can Make or Break
Being a grandma is one of the greatest blessings of life. But it’s also a responsibility that carries quite a power. We often think of ourselves as the extra set of hands, the warm hugs,…
10 Easy Improvements to Your Home That Will Make Your Grandkids Want to Come Over More Often
There’s something so special about having your grandchildren rush through the door with excitement, ready to spend time at Grandma’s house. And while they’ll always love us for who we are, let’s be honest, kids…
How to Make the Most of Short Interactions With Your Grandchildren
As grandmothers, we often dream of long visits with our grandchildren—afternoons filled with baking cookies, bedtime stories, or afternoons in the garden. But life doesn’t always allow for those long stretches of time. Sometimes, all…
The Worst Times You Can Lose Your Temper as a Grandmother
We grandmothers may carry decades of wisdom, but that doesn’t mean we’re immune to losing our temper. Life has a way of testing us, whether it’s the endless noise of little feet running around the…
Why Parents at Times Prefer One Set of Grandparents to Another
As grandmothers, our hearts swell with love when we think of our grandchildren. We want nothing more than to be present in their lives, to see them grow, and to create memories they’ll treasure forever.…
10 Quick Stories From Your Childhood That Grandkids Love to Hear
One of the sweetest gifts we can give our grandchildren is the gift of our stories. They may roll their eyes when we remind them to eat their vegetables or finish their homework, but when…
25 Gentle Compliments That Boost Your Grandchild’s Self-Esteem
As grandmothers, we’ve lived long enough to know just how powerful words can be. A harsh comment can stay with us for years, but so can a gentle word of encouragement. That’s why the things…
40 Quick Questions to Ask Your Grandchild After School That Spark Real Conversations
As grandmothers, we know how quickly the hours slip away once school is out. By the time homework is done, shoes are kicked off, and snacks are eaten, the day feels nearly gone. But those…
31 Daily Prayers to Share With Your Grandkids to Show Them You’re Always Looking Out for Them
As grandmothers, we hold a very special place in our grandchildren’s lives. We may not always be with them in person, but one way to remind them that our love is steady and unshakable is…
25 Beautiful Ways to End Every Phone Call or Video Chat With Your Grandchild
Grandmas, we know how hard it is to say goodbye to our grandbabies—whether it’s on the phone or during a video chat. That little pause before hanging up always tugs at the heart. We’d keep…
10 Situations Where Keeping Calm When Grandkids Trust Us With Their Most Shocking Truths Is Super Important
As grandmothers, we often see ourselves as the steady roots of the family tree. We’ve weathered storms, survived losses, and celebrated victories—and through it all, we’ve learned to stay grounded. But no matter how much…
The Kind of Words Our Grandkids Want Us to Say to Them When They’re Going Through Something Personal and Difficult
There’s something tender and sacred about the bond between a grandparent and grandchild. And in life’s hardest moments—when our grandbabies are hurting, overwhelmed, confused, or ashamed, our words can either draw them in like a…
12 Life Lessons in Love That Are Best Taught by Grandmothers
There’s a kind of love that doesn’t show up on social media. It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t compete. It doesn’t need constant validation. But oh, is it powerful.It’s the kind of love grandmothers give. And…
11 Signs Your Grandchild Truly Admires You (Even If They Don’t Say It)
We grandmothers often wonder how much our little ones really notice about us. Do they see the love we pour into every hug, the thought behind each batch of cookies, the effort in every bedtime…
The Single Biggest Misunderstanding About Gentle Grandparenting
When people hear the phrase gentle grandparenting, the image that often pops into their heads is of a sweet, soft grandmother who lets the little ones run the house, never raises her voice, and hands…