Today’s Grandparent – Weekly Newsletter
Grandparents have a profound influence on future 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 are important contributors to children and society, and we are here as a clearinghouse of information, bringing top-notch resources and insights to grandparents.
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Today’s Grandparent newsletter is full of ideas, advice, and inspiration for grandparents seeking to leave a lasting influence on future generations.
Recent Blog Articles
How to Do Grandparents Day RIGHT
This should be a celebration of young life uniting with old life, and the strength and stability that comes to families as a result.
Teach Your Grandkids with Proverbs & Maxims
These sayings might seem like clichés, but they actually contain real wisdom. And often they stick with us for many years—our grandkids too.
Use Positive Words & Be Your Grandchild’s Biggest Fan
We’re in a great position to be our grandkids’ biggest fans, and it’s all about consistently speaking positive words to them.
Vacationing with Grandkids & a New Term for an Old Idea
While “gramping” might be a new term, the idea isn’t new: dedicated grandparents finding ways to spend time with their grandkids.
Grandparents Are Important Models of Male & Female
As grandparents, we have a lot to contribute to our grandkids’ ideas about what it means to be a man or woman, largely through our example.
Grandparents Can Be Trusted Confidants: 3 Tips
As your grandchild experiences various challenges at school and in life, you can be a needed sounding board and encourager.
The Priority of Grandparenting
As intentional, engaged grandparents, we experience the satisfaction of leaving a legacy and bring great benefits to our grandchildren.
12 Questions for your Grandkids to Ask You
Jay Payleitner: Suddenly you will be sharing stories and life lessons they want to hear … and need to hear.
What Will America Be Like for Our Grandchildren?
NANA’S HOUSE by Teresa Kindred: Our goodness, kindness and resilience can shine through and make a difference for our grandkids’ future.
Grandparenting Preschoolers: 3 Important Reminders
Preschoolers are energetic, often challenging, and full of wonder. Here are some principles to help us bond with them and invest in them.