Articles

June 4, 2025

Blended Families and Bonus Grandchildren

Blended families are built on love, not labels. Whether by birth or by heart, every grandchild deserves to feel seen, valued, and included. Let’s make space for all the beautiful bonds in our growing families
May 30, 2025

Finding New Purpose

Becoming a grandparent is more than just a title—it’s the beginning of a deeply meaningful chapter filled with love, laughter, and connection. Whether you're sharing stories, cheering from the sidelines, or simply being present, grandparenting offers a renewed sense of purpose and joy.
May 28, 2025

Honor Grandmother

When considering how your grandchildren view your relationship and what you want your legacy to be regarding you and your spouse, think about the ending to this sentence: “I knew Grandpa loved Grandma because he always…”
May 26, 2025

How Grandparenting Keeps You Young (and Sometimes Tired!)

Many grandparents say their grandkids keep them feeling young, and it’s no surprise. Grandparenting invites you back into a world of play, wonder, and spontaneous dance parties in the living room.
May 19, 2025

How to Give Financial Help to Your Grandchildren Without Creating Dependency

Smart ways to help your grandchildren financially—without fostering dependency. Learn how to give intentionally, set boundaries, and teach financial responsibility.
May 16, 2025

5 Things Grandparents Can Learn from Today’s Parents

While grandparents have much to offer, there’s also something to be said for the lessons today’s parents can teach. Here are five things grandparents can learn from today’s generation of moms and dads.
May 12, 2025

Supporting Without Overstepping in Your Adult Child’s Parenting

Showing up with love, offering encouragement, and creating a safe space for your adult child to parent their way affirms your belief in their abilities. You raised them—trust the foundation you helped build.
May 7, 2025

Dating as Papa Jamie in My 30s and 40s:
What I Learned

At first, it stung a little. Actually it stung a LOTT! I questioned if I should even bring it up so early when meeting someone new. Maybe I should just wait until the third or fourth date?
May 5, 2025

A Valuable Gift For Our Grandkids

As Caring Grandparents, we have a unique role in our families—one that goes beyond birthday cards and holiday hugs. We are anchors of love, wisdom, and comfort in times that can feel uncertain.
May 1, 2025

Grandparenting with Hope:
Wisdom, Resilience, and the Power of Example

Now more than ever, our children and grandchildren need to see resilience in action. They need to witness calm in chaos, joy in simplicity, and the strength of quiet perseverance.