Grandparents

I don’t have people to help me—I have no village

I don’t have people to help me—I have no village

It doesn’t look like I’ll ever have one of those enviable networks of friends and family to help raise my kids. But here’s how I learned to be OK with that.

Charity Mathews

You have to see the photos of a 92-year-old meeting the baby that saved her life

You have to see the photos of a 92-year-old meeting the baby that saved her life

You'll feel all warm and fuzzy inside when you see this great-great-grandmother meeting the newest member of her family.

Kevin John Siazon

This video of kids talking to a 101-year-old woman is everything

This video of kids talking to a 101-year-old woman is everything

We're not sure what's more heart-warming in this video: the kids' questions or the amazing answers this centenarian gives them.

Liz Krieger

This man's name is perfect for a baby, but his family took 78 years to name one after him

This man's name is perfect for a baby, but his family took 78 years to name one after him

It's always nice when someone says they'll name their kid after you, but this man had to wait forever before that happened. And his name isn't even weird.

Kevin John Siazon

These sister grannies stepped up in the sweetest way for a mom with triplets

These sister grannies stepped up in the sweetest way for a mom with triplets

It really does take a village to raise a child, as an exhausted new mom of three in PEI just found out.

Krizia Ramos

According to a study, your parents will hate these baby names

According to a study, your parents will hate these baby names

Everyone has an opinion when it comes to what you name your kid. But a recent study revealed the baby names grandparents hate the most.

Today's Parent

Ask Your Parents to Babysit the Kids—It's Good For Their Health

Ask Your Parents to Babysit the Kids—It's Good For Their Health

Today in good news: A study found that babysitting the grandkids is good for grandparents' health.

Alyssa Ashton

The top 14 baby names your parents and in-laws will hate

The top 14 baby names your parents and in-laws will hate

What you name your baby is your choice. But if you opt for one of these names, you might hear about it from the grandparents.

Tawanna Hyman

7 tips for surviving your in-laws (without losing your cool in front of your kid)

7 tips for surviving your in-laws (without losing your cool in front of your kid)

Strategies for finding your zen when your in-laws feed your kid hot dogs for breakfast. Every. Single. Day of their visit.

Today's Parent

Grandparents’ old-school ideas on parenting could be bad for kids

Grandparents’ old-school ideas on parenting could be bad for kids

A new study found that grandparents who take care of kids often aren't up to date on guidelines for how to keep them safe and healthy.

Jill Buchner

This 10-year-old moved her birthday party to a nursing home

This 10-year-old moved her birthday party to a nursing home

Jessica Spera

You've gotta see this vertically challenged grandma fall into baby's crib

You've gotta see this vertically challenged grandma fall into baby's crib

A tiny grandma falls into her grandchild's crib and it's hilarious.

Davina Sinnatamby

Watch Tyson Jost's proud grandfather get emotional at the NHL Draft

Watch Tyson Jost's proud grandfather get emotional at the NHL Draft

This proud grandpa has us all in tears at the NHL draft.

Amy Valm

14 sweet books about Grandpas

14 sweet books about Grandpas

We've rounded up the cutest books about the special bond between kids and their grandfathers.

Jessica Spera

1st kid vs. 3rd kid: What drop-off at the grandparents is like

1st kid vs. 3rd kid: What drop-off at the grandparents is like

Please only wear pastels around the baby.

Gillian Grossman

Are you my Grandma?: The trouble with Grandparents Day

Are you my Grandma?: The trouble with Grandparents Day

A seemingly innocent elementary school event causes a stir in Tara-Michelle Ziniuk's household.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Pregnancy: 4 talks to have with your partner now

Pregnancy: 4 talks to have with your partner now

Communication is key. Here are four conversations to have with your partner before your new bundle of joy arrives.

Amy Stuart

Why Susan Sarandon will not be called Grandma

Why Susan Sarandon will not be called Grandma

Susan Sarandon is expecting her first grandchild, and she's come up with a sweet name she wants to be called instead of "Grandma."

Haley Overland

From grandma to mom: Parenting your grandchild

From grandma to mom: Parenting your grandchild

At 61 years old, Betty Cornelius had to fight for custody of her son’s daughter. Read her heartbreaking and courageous story.

Chatelaine

Our parents won't be around forever — this site proves it

Our parents won't be around forever — this site proves it

If you could use a calculator to countdown the time you have left with your parents, would you?

Jenny Charlesworth