More than Grand - A Grandparenting Blog

‍Your best friend just found out she’s going to be a grandparent, and you want to let her know you are excited for her. But what to write? Whether you want something warm and heartfelt or something on the humorous side, here are more than 40 message ideas--plus three quick tricks to make any of them sound like it came from you.‍ ‍

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‍Some grandparents get included in everything. Others are hardly invited at all. What’s the difference? Most often, it’s how you handle the moments that don't go your way. Here's the skill that makes families want you around more.‍ ‍

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‍You get to pick what your grandchild calls you—one of the first real decisions when you become a grandpa. Pop or Papa? Something playful like Boppa, or a name that nods to who you already are? Here are 115+ grandpa names to try on, plus how to find the one that fits you and works alongside the other grandparents in the family.‍ ‍

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