The Recipe for Being a Cool Grandpa with Greg Payne
Fourth Trimester Podcast Episode 149: The Recipe for Being a Cool Grandpa with Greg Payne
Spoiler alert: there’s no perfect set of ingredients that will make anyone the perfect “cool grandpa”. However, there are some general guidelines that will get most people well along the way – at least for the parts in their control.
What’s key? Communication, boundaries, having fun. Here’s the ‘recipe’, if you will, in a nutshell. Learn from Cool Grandpa Greg Payne as we discuss the practical considerations from both sides of the grandparent-parent fence. Role changes are significant for the entire family when a new baby arrives. Enjoy!
Greg Payne, A Cool Grandpa
“When men are intentional about being grandfathers, they can have a major impact on their grandchildren and communities.”
— Greg Payne, Cool Grandpa
Full Show Notes
1. Evolving role of grandfathers today — 00:00:04
2. From ultrasound reveal to “Cool Grandpa” — 00:02:21
3. Inclusion of men in fourth trimester care — 00:06:35
4. Skin-to-skin and modern fatherhood shifts — 00:10:44
5. Paternal postpartum mental health insights — 00:12:53
6. Small, intentional acts shaping grandkids — 00:18:48
7. Boundaries, trust, and indirect guidance — 00:23:08
8. Communication, expectations, and long-distance ties — 00:28:49
9. Practical support ideas for grandparents — 00:33:53
10. Encouragement for unsure new granddads — 00:38:22
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