Archive - Modern Grandad

The Modern Grandad Laboratory Gets Its First Tool

The Modern Grandad Laboratory Gets Its First Tool

Oct 7 • Julian Mather

Is a Two-Year-Old Really Half Their Adult Height?

The science behind an old parenting rule of thumb—and a quick interactive tool to test it on your own grandchildren.

Oct 7 • Julian Mather

September 2026

Presence Beats Presents

This week my grandson and I clocked over 2,000 km together on the bicycle.

Sep 30 • Julian Mather

Modern Grandad is my living laboratory

Have you ever felt stuck starting?

Sep 23 • Julian Mather

What is Grandad still good for?

What if it’s something a child can’t download.

Sep 16 • Julian Mather

What if grandparents only get five years?

The window is probably shorter than we think.

Sep 9 • Julian Mather

I Think I’ve Found the Question

I’ve spent the past few weeks trying to get clearer about the question underneath everything I’ve been writing.

Sep 2 • Julian Mather

August 2026

Saw me on SBS Insight?

I appeared on the Grandparenting episode of Insight.

Aug 25

What Are Grandads For Now?

The modern grandfather arrived. His job description didn't.

Aug 25 • Julian Mather

What If Grandparents Only Get Five Years?

Making the most of childhood before everyone else wants their attention.

Aug 17 • Julian Mather

What Is Grandad Still Good For?

When information is everywhere, what does experience still have to offer?

Aug 13 • Julian Mather

On forgetting how lucky you are

Aug 12 • Julian Mather

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