These real-life stories from grandparents inspire and demonstrate ways to build a strong family heritage and a positive and lasting legacy.
Connecting hearts,
Uniting generations
At the National Association for Grandparenting, we seek to validate and empower grandparents as they bond with future generations in meaningful ways and leave a lasting positive legacy.
Grandparents: You’re Needed … Maybe More Than Ever
Active, engaged grandparenting has a vital role to play for today’s families, and we should all embrace that and do our very best for our grandkids.
Spring Forward: Renewing Connections with Your Grandkids
Spring forward to revitalize the bond with your grandkids while renewing your grandparenting spirit. Leverage the season for meaningful moments.
Pull Out Yearbooks
Here’s a great way to embarrass your adult children (just a little) and help your grandkids understand their parents a little better.
Grandparenting on Valentine’s Day: Do What You Do
Grandparents: use creative activities and ideas to bond with your grandkids this Valentine’s Day. Celebrate with meaningful expressions of love.
Hugs, Words & Smiles: Simple Ways to Affirm Your Grandchildren
Strengthen the bond with your grandkids through simple yet powerful affirmations. Discover practical tips for expressing love and encouragement.
The Power of a Grandparent’s Heartfelt Love
As grandparents, our love has a profound impact on our grandkids’ lives – and on ours. We have a unique, invaluable, and rewarding role.
Finding Dignity in Every Heritage
Even if you have a challenging family history, you can find dignity and build a positive legacy for your children and grandchildren.
Listening to Our Grandkids Shows We Care
There’s a profound impact when we truly listen to our grandchildren. We build stronger bonds, foster trust, and demonstrate our love for them.
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Architects of Heritage: 5 Grandparenting Narratives
These real-life stories from grandparents inspire and demonstrate ways to build a strong family heritage and a positive and lasting legacy.
Grandparents: You’re Needed … Maybe More Than Ever
Active, engaged grandparenting has a vital role to play for today’s families, and we should all embrace that and do our very best for our grandkids.
The Silent Grief of the Grandparent Generation
As the birth rate declines, some older adults face the heartbreaking possibility of never becoming grandparents. Here are some positive reminders.
ESTRANGED GRANDPARENTS
The Silent Grief of the Grandparent Generation
As the birth rate declines, some older adults face the heartbreaking possibility of never becoming grandparents. Here are some positive reminders.
When Grandparenting Doesn’t Go the Way You Wanted
NANA’S HOUSE by Teresa Kindred: What can we do when life’s challenges and circumstances keep us from spending time with our grandchildren?
Alienated Grandparents: You’re Not Alone
NANA’S HOUSE by Teresa Kindred: “Alienation” and “estrangement” can be nightmares for grandparents, and many are dealing with it right now.
LONG-DISTANCE GRANDPARENTING
Staying Connected: Grandparenting from Far Away
NANA’S HOUSE: Do your grandkids live far away? Teresa Kindred offers reminders & creative tips to make the most of long-distance grandparenting challenges.
When Grandparenting Doesn’t Go the Way You Wanted
NANA’S HOUSE by Teresa Kindred: What can we do when life’s challenges and circumstances keep us from spending time with our grandchildren?
5 Holiday Tips for Connecting with Long-Distance Grandkids
From Kerry Byrne, PhD: Even from a distance, there are numerous ways to engage your grandchildren over the holidays … and beyond.
