Online Grandparent
and Mini-Courses
Our Ma Wisdom Online Courses and Mini-Courses are perfect for those who prefer training online, in their own time.
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They are accessible from a computer or phone and self-paced so you can take your time to complete them and refer back to them over the coming years.
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Our Foundations of Grandparenting Course has been divided into two mini-courses, which can be purchased separately for those who don’t require the full programme.
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Practical Care of a Newborn Mini-Course is ideal for soon-to-be or new parents, or grandparents and chosen supporters who would like a refresher on newborn care skills and up-to-date information before baby arrives.
Grandparent Boundaries and Communication Mini-Course is designed for grandparents, aunts/uncles and chosen supporters and explores how to establish healthy, respectful boundaries, communicate with confidence and care and prioritising self-care as you move into grandescence.
The full Foundations of Grandparenting Online Course includes both of these mini-courses and more. Further details can be found below under each individual course listing.
Additional Online Courses are due for release in 2026
Online Courses Available
A comprehensive, self-paced course designed to help you navigate the transition into grandescence - that new phase of life as a grandparent. We’ll bring you up to date on what’s changed in recent decades and explore how to offer meaningful support during those early weeks with a newborn. With engaging videos of practical demonstrations, you’ll have the chance to refresh and practise your newborn care skills at your own pace and in your own time.
Mini-Course
Practical Care
of a Newborn
Are you a first-time parent wanting to learn some skills for the first 6 weeks with a baby? Perhaps you're a grandparent or chosen carer wanting to learn what's changed in recent decades and refresh your knowledge Learn the latest safety guidelines, feeding, sleep and settling information and tips and build confidence in practical skills and hands-on support during the first six weeks with a newborn. This mini-course is self paced and may be combined with other courses.
Mini-Course
Grandparent Boundaries
& Communication
Designed for Grandparents and chosen supporters, this mini-course explores the transition of Grandescence, boundaries and communication with modern parents as well as self-care and why it's important. We’ll cover ways to gently renegotiate boundaries as your family grows, when and how to have these conversations and managing expectations. Learn to create clarity and connection while protecting your space, values, and peace.
Coming in 2026
We're so excited to bring you more online courses in 2026.
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Practical Support
In Labour and Birth
Grandparenting
The First Year
Bonding With Your
Grandchildren
Being asked to support a daughter, sister, niece or close friend through birth is a great honour - and a big responsibility. This course offers evidence-based guidance and practical tools to help you provide calm, confident support during labour and the early postpartum period. Learn what makes a real difference, what to expect and how to be the steady, reassuring presence your loved one needs.
Grandparenting
Through Loss
Losing a grandchild through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death is an unthinkable heartbreak - one that touches not only parents but grandparents too. This course gently explores how to navigate the grief that comes with such loss, support your child through their pain when words often fall short and how to care for your own heart in the process. With compassion and practical guidance, we’ll help you find ways to honour the baby, hold space for grief, and move forward with love and understanding.
The first year of a baby’s life is full of change - for the baby, the parents and grandparents too. This mini-course explores how to support new parents and building a strong bond with your grandchild. Learn what’s changed in baby care, what’s most helpful in those early months and the developmental leaps that come with them.
Grandparent
Wellness
Prioritize your well-being as a grandparent with our wellness mini-course. Explore self-care practices, stress management techniques, and holistic approaches to aging with health and vitality. Our aim is to empower you to embrace this fulfilling phase of life with grace and joy.
Building a strong, loving bond with your grandchild is one of life’s great joys but it takes time and doesn't look the same for every family. In this course, we’ll explore how attachment and connection develop, the simple ways you can strengthen your relationship across all ages and stages and how to stay close when distance, separation or divorce make things harder. Whether you see them every week or only a few times a year, you’ll learn practical, heart-centred ways to nurture lasting connection that grows with them.
Grandparenting
Toddlers
As your grandchild starts to explore the world, everything becomes an adventure - including boundaries! This mini-course looks at ways grandparents can encourage independence, handle big emotions and stay connected while respecting the parents’ routines and rules. Discover practical strategies for play, safety and positive guidance through this busy, beautiful stage.
Development
What's in the Pipeline...
Developing evidence-based courses and workshops requires research and collaboration with experts in the field.
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We have many projects in the pipeline and we'd like to know what interests you so.
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Please take our quick 4 minute survey and tell us what you would like to see us work on next.
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If you would like to collaborate with us on any of our courses, we'd love to hear from you.
