Being a grandparent is an opportunity to create a fulfilling relationship for both grandparent and grandchild. The connection will be different with each grandchild and will depend on things such as personality and temperament, physical distance and understanding what appeals to each grandchild. To help in developing that connection, a great question to ask is: […]
Grandparenting Is One of Greatest Gifts
[Click here to sign up for the Joy of Grandparenting workshop.] One of life’s great pleasures can be in the role of a grandparent. Grandparenting adds richness, depth, sweetness, and just plain fun to life. Grandparents can be a great gift in the lives of our grandchildren and their parents. And grandparenting can be one of […]
Activities Around Town for Grandparents and Grandkids
On Sunday, September 10th, Parenting Now! is hosting its Grandparent’s Day Celebration at Emerald Park. From 1 pm to 4 pm, join us for family photos, ice cream, an artifact zoo, and more! With Parenting Now!’s Grandparent’s Day Celebration just around the corner, we’ve decided to round up some fun, local activities that both grandparents […]
Slow Walks and Keys to Being Good Grandparents
From occasionally lending a helping hand, all the way to providing full-time care or even raising their own grandchildren, grandparents can have a big impact on the lives of their grandchildren. But what does grandparenting really mean? There’s no true guide to what to do, and negotiating with tired parents and babies can be tough. […]
Being a Grandparent
Thirty-nine years ago my first child, Joshua, was born. The experience of becoming a mom was so powerful that it actually inspired my life’s work, helping to create and direct the parenting organization, Birth To Three, which we know today as Parenting Now! From my own experience as the mom of Josh and his brother, […]