Strengthen the bond with your grandkids through simple yet powerful affirmations. Discover practical tips for expressing love and encouragement.
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.
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.
4 Promises: A Meaningful Legacy in the New Year
NANA’S HOUSE:
Imperfect Holidays, Perfect Memories: A Grandparent’s Perspective
As grandparents, we often strive for perfect holiday gatherings. But then life happens! (And we can still create lasting memories with our grandkids.)
5 Grandparenting Tips for Holiday Traditions
As grandparents, holiday traditions help us create lasting memories, foster togetherness, and express our family’s uniqueness. Learn key tips.
The Joy of Grandparent Gifting: 3 Tips
Retail therapy is real for grandparents. It’s a rush to buy things for our grandkids, and we need wisdom and creativity.
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.
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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.
Grandparenting in a Crazy World: Having a Positive Influence
How can grandparents positively influence their grandkids in today’s chaotic world? We do have an important role to play; we can make a difference.
ESTRANGED GRANDPARENTS
3 Ways to Be a Persevering Grandparent
Grandchildren commonly remember strength and endurance in their grandparents. Here are three thoughts to help you stay positive through difficulties.
4 Qualities of Hopeful Grandparents
We can’t guarantee their future will be a certain way, but it’s even better to bestow huge amounts of hope on our grandkids, because that will carry them through whatever the future may bring.
3 Things to Remember when Grandparenting is Hard
It isn’t about being perfect, but rather making the most of our opportunities and persevering through the adversities.
LONG-DISTANCE GRANDPARENTING
Some Good Things About Distance Between You & Your Grandkids
That special relationship depends on some distance and puts grandparents in a key position to influence their grandkids.
When Your Grandchildren Are Far Away
Nana’s House by Teresa Kindred: I know grandmothers who connect with their grandchildren via FaceTime and make the best of it, but it’s very challenging for them.
Reentry Notes for Grandparents
After social distancing, reentry into the lives of our grandchildren is situational. Each family has a different set of risk tolerances and levels of concern.
