More Than Grand Responds to Surgeon General's Advisory on Parents' Mental Health

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - Sept. 3, 2024 - PRLog -- More Than Grand, a leading resource for new and expectant grandparents, has published a comprehensive response to the recent U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents. The blog post, titled "A Grandparent's Response to the Surgeon General's Advisory on Parents' Mental Health," offers insights and practical advice for grandparents looking to support their adult children and other parents in their communities.

The Surgeon General's advisory highlights the unprecedented challenges facing today's parents, including financial strain, increased time demands, concerns about children's health and safety, and the complexities of navigating technology and social media. More Than Grand's response emphasizes the unique position grandparents are in to offer support and make a significant impact on parents' mental health.

"As grandparents, we have the wisdom, the time, and the love to make a real difference," says DeeDee Moore, founder of More Than Grand. "Our adult children—and all parents—need our support now more than ever. This blog post and infographic serve as a call to action for grandparents everywhere."

Key features of More Than Grand's response include:

1. A detailed breakdown of the challenges facing modern parents
2. Insights into how grandparents can inadvertently contribute to parental stress
3. Eight actionable ways grandparents can support parents' mental health
4. An easy-to-share infographic summarizing these support strategies

The blog post also directs readers to More Than Grand's "Partnering with Parents" resource, available in their online shop, which provides additional strategies for building strong, supportive relationships between grandparents and parents.

To read the full blog post and view the infographic, visit: https://www.morethangrand.com/blog/grandparents-response-to-the-surgeon-generals-advisory-on-parents-mental-health

About More Than Grand: More Than Grand is dedicated to helping new and expectant grandparents prepare for their role and build strong family relationships. Through online resources, products, and community support, More Than Grand bridges the gap between generations, recognizing that parenting practices and advice have evolved significantly.