How to Tell Your Parents They Are Going to Be Grandparents?
One of the best things about learning you're expecting a baby is getting to share your good news with friends and family.
Having a child is a life-changing event, and preparing for that baby is a time of excitement and joy.
For most expecting parents, the first people to notify about your impending visit from the stork are your own parents.
Your new baby is life-changing for them too, especially if this will be their first time becoming grandparents.
There are several ways to notify your parents that they'll soon be grandparents, ranging from a simple conversation to elaborate pranks or surprises.
If possible, the best way to notify your mom or dad that they'll be a grandparent is to tell them in person.
Try inviting your parents over for dinner, to celebrate the good news in the privacy of your own home.
News of a new baby is often emotional for parents, especially when notified about their very first grandchild.
Expect lots of affection, and belly rubs for the expecting mother - even if she's months from showing.
While some families prefer to notify both sets of grandparents separately, gathering both your and your partner's parents together is a great way to announce that you're expecting.
Even if they've had past differences, your new baby is something both families have in common.
This can often build new bridges, helping you bring your baby into the most supportive family possible.
It's not unusual for both sets of parents to rally in support of your needs, offering time, money and other commitments to helping you during and after your pregnancy.
Unfortunately, it's not always possible to get everyone together in person.
Using the phone is another way to break the news of the new baby to its grandparents.
In this scenario, it's often a good idea to plan your phone call for the best possible time.
You don't want to interrupt your parents' dinner, or call before Dad gets home from work.
If you speak to your parents on a regular basis, you probably have an idea of when they'd be available to find out they're going to have a grandchild.
Here too, both you and your partner's parents can be notified at the same time, so long as your phone line supports 3-way calling.
If both you and your parents have webcams on your computers, video chat programs like Skype are a great way to share the good news.
Whether in person or via telephone, your parents deserve to hear about your pregnancy firsthand.
Especially for their first grandchild, your announcement is a momentous occasion in the family history.
Expecting parents should consider telling their parents first, then friends and other extended relatives.
This allows you to share a private moment with your parents, and plan for the new life that's about to change yours forever.
Having a child is a life-changing event, and preparing for that baby is a time of excitement and joy.
For most expecting parents, the first people to notify about your impending visit from the stork are your own parents.
Your new baby is life-changing for them too, especially if this will be their first time becoming grandparents.
There are several ways to notify your parents that they'll soon be grandparents, ranging from a simple conversation to elaborate pranks or surprises.
If possible, the best way to notify your mom or dad that they'll be a grandparent is to tell them in person.
Try inviting your parents over for dinner, to celebrate the good news in the privacy of your own home.
News of a new baby is often emotional for parents, especially when notified about their very first grandchild.
Expect lots of affection, and belly rubs for the expecting mother - even if she's months from showing.
While some families prefer to notify both sets of grandparents separately, gathering both your and your partner's parents together is a great way to announce that you're expecting.
Even if they've had past differences, your new baby is something both families have in common.
This can often build new bridges, helping you bring your baby into the most supportive family possible.
It's not unusual for both sets of parents to rally in support of your needs, offering time, money and other commitments to helping you during and after your pregnancy.
Unfortunately, it's not always possible to get everyone together in person.
Using the phone is another way to break the news of the new baby to its grandparents.
In this scenario, it's often a good idea to plan your phone call for the best possible time.
You don't want to interrupt your parents' dinner, or call before Dad gets home from work.
If you speak to your parents on a regular basis, you probably have an idea of when they'd be available to find out they're going to have a grandchild.
Here too, both you and your partner's parents can be notified at the same time, so long as your phone line supports 3-way calling.
If both you and your parents have webcams on your computers, video chat programs like Skype are a great way to share the good news.
Whether in person or via telephone, your parents deserve to hear about your pregnancy firsthand.
Especially for their first grandchild, your announcement is a momentous occasion in the family history.
Expecting parents should consider telling their parents first, then friends and other extended relatives.
This allows you to share a private moment with your parents, and plan for the new life that's about to change yours forever.