Staying Relevant: A Grandparenting Expert on Bridging the Gap Between Generations with DeeDee Moore

Guest: DeeDee Moore, founder of More Than Grand, a blog, app, and resource hub helping new grandparents support the parents in their lives.Dr. Courtney sits down with DeeDee Moore to unpack one of the most tender and most tension-filled relationships in family life: the one between parents and grandparents. They dig into why advice so often lands as criticism, why "you turned out fine" stings more than it helps, and how both generations can stay close without stepping on each other's toes.What You'll Learn:Why today's parents are the first generation that's never needed advice from their elders, and why that shift is hard for grandparentsWhat grandparents wish parents understood about the pressure to "stay relevant"What's really underneath comments like "you turned out fine"Why "thank you" is often the most powerful response to unsolicited adviceThe "neighbor's kid" test for deciding whether a concern is worth raisingHow to ask for permission before offering advice, and how to let go when the answer is noWhy grandparents are often carrying their own guilt or regret, and how that shapes how they reactHow financial pressure, social media, and 24/7 access to advice make parenting harder today than it's ever beenWhy a strong grandparent relationship is protective for kids long-termA simple conversation both generations can have before kids even arrive, to set expectations early Resources & Links:More Than Grand websiteDeeDee's Free parent downloadGrandparent Boundaries Guide (ebook)Book a consult with Integrated Behavioral HealthIntegrated Behavioral Health websiteSign up for the IBH newsletter Legal Disclaimer: While this podcast may provide information that is educational in nature, it is not intended to be a health care service, psychotherapy, or the practice of psychology. This podcast’s main purpose is to provide educational insights for all stages of child and family development. We will not provide diagnoses or specific recommendations for your family. At no point is a therapeutic relationship established by way of your unilateral participation by listening to these episodes, and we cannot provide advice or privileges associated with a therapeutic relationship. We recommend that anyone who is seeking a therapeutic relationship reach out to Integrated Behavioral Health at info@integratedbhs.com to begin the interview process of becoming a client or receiving a referral. If at any point in your listening or engaging with the content of this podcast, you experience an emergency, please immediately call 911 or go to your local emergency room.