Every day I write to 88,550 grandmas about the things we don't always say out loud: grandkids who grow too fast, phone calls that end too soon, and the small joys that make it all worth it.
With love, Devoted Grandma ♡
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As grandmothers, we have lived through enough mistakes, disappointments, and difficult seasons to know that a little wisdom can save someone a great deal of trouble. That is why advice often comes so naturally to…
One of the greatest joys of being a grandmother is finding the perfect gift for your grandchild. Whether it’s a birthday surprise, a holiday present, or simply something that reminded you of them while you…
Having a big family is one of life’s greatest blessings. It is also, if we are being completely honest, a little bit like running a small community center without the funding. There are birthdays to…
Most adults would never intentionally make a child feel small. We encourage them. We tell them we love them. We buy the birthday gifts, clap at the school events, and proudly show their photos to…
There is something about bedtime that makes words feel a little different. The house is quieter. The day has finally slowed down. Even the busiest grandchild has a few moments where their thoughts are not…
Grandmothers love to brag about their grandchildren. And honestly, who can blame us? Whether it’s a graduation, a funny moment in the kitchen, or an adorable photo from a family visit, it’s natural to want…
Reconnecting with a grandchild sounds simple in our heads. We picture a phone call, a long hug, a nice visit, and suddenly everything feels warm and easy again. But real life is rarely that tidy.…
Every grandmother eventually gets one of those questions. The kind that makes your eyes widen a little. The kind that makes you pause with your coffee halfway to your mouth. The kind that makes you…
A grandmother’s calendar is not just a place for dentist appointments, church events, grocery reminders, and birthdays. It can also become a quiet little love map. Because when you remember the right dates, you are…
There comes a time in a grandmother’s life when she realizes her body is not quite as forgiving as it used to be. You stay up too late one night, and suddenly you need three…
A simple text message may only take a few seconds to send, but it can stay with your grandchild all day. Whether they’re enjoying summer break, working a summer job, traveling, or simply relaxing at…
One of the sweetest things about being a grandma is finding little ways to say, “I was thinking about you.” Not because it is their birthday. Not because it is Christmas. Not because they won…
Most grandmothers give advice from a loving place. We are not usually trying to control. We are not trying to make our grandchildren feel small. We are not sitting around thinking, “How can I ruin…
One of the greatest joys of being a grandmother is spoiling your grandkids every now and then. Slipping a few dollars into their hand, treating them to an ice cream, or surprising them with birthday…
Children and teenagers hear comments about their appearance all the time. Some are positive. Some are thoughtless. Others make them wonder if they need to change something about themselves to be accepted. That is why…
There is a quiet little habit many grandmothers fall into without even noticing. We compare. We compare our homes, our energy, our cooking, our patience, our relationship with our grandchildren, and even how often the…
Every parent and grandparent wants to raise happy, kind, and successful children. We cheer them on, protect them from danger, and try to prepare them for adulthood. Those are all wonderful goals. But sometimes, in…
Being a long-distance grandmother is not easy. There are birthdays you miss, school plays you can’t attend, and everyday moments that happen without you. Many grandmothers worry that distance will weaken their bond with their…
As grandparents, we often ask our grandchildren questions because we care about them. We want to know how they’re doing, whether they’re succeeding in school, and what is happening in their lives. But if we’re…
There comes a time in every grandmother’s life when a grandchild says something, asks something, admits something, or hints at something that makes the whole room feel a little tighter. Maybe they mention a friendship…
Most grandmothers have met a fussy eater at some point. One day your grandchild loves bananas, chicken, and macaroni. The next day, the banana is “too squishy,” the chicken is “weird,” and the macaroni is…
One of the most fascinating things about grandchildren is that they are constantly communicating with us—even when they are not speaking directly. While we often pay close attention to their words, some of the most…
