My Parents Don't Want To Be Grandparents & My Kids Are Missing Out

Let’s talk about it. [Scary Mommy Daily]( Aug. 28, 2024 [Why some grandparents might not want to be involved in your kids lives. ]( JohnnyGreig/E+/Getty Images loss [My Parents Don't Want To Be Grandparents & My Kids Are Missing Out]( DeeDee Moore is a “granfluencer” — ie, she’s on Instagram as[@morethangrand]( writing about grandparenting — and there’s something she hears pretty often: Some grandparents just don’t seem to want the gig. She writes: “‘My child's grandparents just don't seem to care about having a relationship with her. They didn't even acknowledge her birthday’... that’s one of the many messages I’ve gotten from disappointed parents in my Instagram DMs.” Well, today she’s talking about why that might be happening — and what to do if that sounds familiar. — Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest [A new Mother lays on the floor beside her newborn as she gazes at him lovingly and the two rest together]( FatCamera/E+/Getty Images What's In A Name? [New Parent Realizes That There A Ton Of Names Parents Cannot Name Their Kids In Australia]( Turns out the land down under is pretty picky about what you can name your kid. [Read More.]( [There’s A New Monster High x ‘Wednesday’ Collab To Delight Your Dark-Hearted Tween]( Yes, Please [There’s A New Monster High x ‘Wednesday’ Collab To Delight Your Dark-Hearted Tween]( You might say it’s mysterious and spooky. [Read More.]( [A cozy living room with large windows, featuring a white couch adorned with a blue pillow. A dog is sitting on the couch, and a decorative side table is nearby.]( TikTok It's A Little *Too* Quiet... [TikTok Mom Gives Bittersweet PSA To Moms Of Young Kids Who Might Dread Summer]( “Where are the kids? ... In their rooms... again? Ignoring me and each other?” [Read More.]( Featured [How You Can Help Protect The Places You Love From Unnatural Disasters]( Presented By Science Moms [How You Can Help Protect The Places You Love From Unnatural Disasters]( If any of your family’s getaways have been thwarted by unexpected disasters — storms and flooding at your favorite beach, destructive wildfires on your usual hiking trail, dried up lakes and extreme heat that forces you indoors — we have some news: it’s likely because of climate change. And while big business and irresponsible industries bear the brunt of the responsibility for it, there are lots of small things we can do to fight these “unnatural disasters,” while making a big impact on our children’s futures. To help you get started,[Science Moms]( a nonpartisan, fact-checked source for learning about climate action, has come up with parent-friendly approaches to help you combat[unnatural disasters](. Visit their website to [learn ways you can take action now]( so there’ll be a greater chance of protecting the beautiful places our families love for our children to enjoy in the years to come. [Learn More ⮕]( Help Combat Unnatural Disasters [Bust the myths to help protect our kids’ future.]( [Bust the myths to help protect our kids’ future.]( [ Take this quiz to find out how you can help give your kids a better future.]( [Take this quiz to find out how you can help give your kids a better future.]( [Take on extreme weather by switching from dirty to clean energy.]( [Take on extreme weather by switching from dirty to clean energy.]( [ Take this quiz to find out how you can help give your kids a better future.]( [Take this quiz to find out how you can help give your kids a better future.]( Featured [FILM 'DEAD POETS SOCIETY' BY PETER WEIR (Photo by François Duhamel/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images)]( Francois Duhamel/Sygma/Getty Images Get Hygge With It [12 Fall Movies Perfect For A Date Night]( “I love a good summer blockbuster and a moody seasonal drama, but nothing beats a cozy fall date night movie,” writes Samantha Darby. “Literally anything can count — as long as it gives you that warm autumnal feeling.” She’s rounded up her favorites… and while I don’t want to spoil the whole list, When Harry Met Sally is obviously on there. [Read More ⮕]( What Else We're Reading ⮕ [The Bombshell & Her Stay-At-Home Boyfriend]( ⮕ [Surgeon General: Parents Are At Wits’ End. We Can Do Better.]( ⮕ [What Is 'Mewing'—and Why Is It Frustrating Teachers?]( Follow us on: [instagram]( [facebook]( [tiktok]( [x_social]( [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2024 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.