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Advice for New Grandparents

Practical advice for new grandparents includes guidelines for interacting with the new parents and the baby, tips on useful equipment and more information to help in entering a new phase of life.
Which Grandmother Name Suits You Best?
So, you're going to be a grandmother! You may be wondering which grandmother name to choose. Take the quiz and find out which grandmother name is perfect for you.
Grandmother Names - Readers Tell How They Got Their Grandmother Names
One of the rites of passage of becoming a grandmother is choosing a grandmother name. New grandmothers often spend many hours contemplating their choices. Readers share their names and how they came to be a Nana, a Grammy or a Glamma.
What to Do About Conflicts Over Grandparent Names
So you’re going to be a grandparent! One of the joyful decisions ahead of you involves choosing your grandparent name. Like many rites of passage, this one may present some perils. Choosing grandparent names is especially difficult today when some children have multiple grandparents rather than the traditional four. Here are some of the potential conflicts that can arise around the issue of gra…
Ten Things to Consider When Planning Your Baby Shower
Although baby showers primarily honor the mother-to-be and the baby, the grandmother usually is a special guest. Here are ten baby shower suggestions for the mother-to-be from the grandmother-to-be.
New or Used Baby Equipment?
Grandparents may want to save money by equipping their houses and cars with used baby equipment. They should be careful, however, not to sacrifice safety. They will need to be knowledgeable about safety standards and also check for recalls before actually using any of the equipment. Sometimes new baby equipment is a better choice.
Baby Supplies for Grandparents
When your grandbaby comes to visit, you want to be prepared. What is contained on the list of baby supplies for grandparents? Here's what you really need to know.
Choosing Your Grandfather Name
Some grandfathers prefer the traditional Grandpa or Gramps, while others opt for a cooler version, like Pop-Pop. Yet others choose a grandfather name suggested by their heritage or culture.
Choosing Your Grandmother Name
So you're going to be a grandmother? What will your grandchild call you? You should probably consider choosing your grandmother name before your grandchild's arrival. Some like the traditional names; others prefer something more modern, and others opt for a name which reflects their ethnic origins. Whatever name you choose, you know that it's just another way of spelling "love."
What New Grandparents Need to Know
This listing of articles for new grandparents will help in many different areas, from dealing with emotional issues to equipping your home for your new grandchild.
Ten Suggestions for Grandparents of Baby Twins and Multiples
Shock, delight, apprehension, panic: these are just some of the reactions reported by parents upon learning that they are going to have baby twins or multiples. The grandparents of twins or multiples naturally have many of the same reactions, but because grandparents are often champion worriers, apprehension may gain the upper hand. Most grandparents of twins and multiples, however, report that, …
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