Ken Canfield, PhD - GrandkidsMatter

Grandparents and Health: Be Your Best So You Can Give Your Best

Posted by Ken Canfield, PhD | Oct 10, 2019 | Grandchildren, GrandDaughters, GrandSons, Health & Wellness | 0 |

Grandkids are better off when they have grandparents in their lives, and so the older generation needs the health & energy to keep up with the younger one.

3 Reasons Grandparents Can Be Reconcilers

Posted by Ken Canfield, PhD | Oct 3, 2019 | Grandchildren, Grandkids' Parents, Healthy Relationships | 0 |

We grandparents are the patriarchs and matriarchs in our families, so it’s up to us to do everything in our power to live at peace with family members.

4 Storytelling Tips for Grandparents

Posted by Ken Canfield, PhD | Sep 25, 2019 | Grandchildren, Heritage | 0 |

Grandparents are natural storytellers, and our stories have a bigger purpose than simply entertaining the grandkids.

One Powerful Thought: Grandkids Are a Gift!

Posted by Ken Canfield, PhD | Sep 12, 2019 | Grandchildren | 0 |

We asked grandparents to describe their feelings as a grandparent. Overwhelmingly, the most common word they chose was “blessed.”

Smile on Grandparents’ Day (and Every Day)

Posted by Ken Canfield, PhD | Sep 6, 2019 | Custodial Grandparents | 0 |

As grandparents, our smiles can endow our grandchildren and children with a tremendous foundation for their lives and family, and research backs this up.