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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 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 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.
April 24, 2025

Looking for the Helpers:
Grandparents on the Front Lines

Right now, one group of helpers deserves special recognition: the millions of grandparents who have stepped up—often unexpectedly—to care for their grandchildren.
April 21, 2025

Being a Significant Adult

Our kids and grandkids are far more interested in who we are and what we do than what we say. They’re watching how we live, how we love, and how we navigate the chaos—and they’re learning from it every step of the way.