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.

Tame Criticism: Embrace Grace-Filled Grandparenting

Grandparents, we can transform criticism into connection and grace. Use these tips to build stronger relationships with your grandchildren & their parents.

Being Your Grandchild’s Biggest Cheerleader: 4 Ways to Encourage

Practical ways grandparents can encourage grandchildren: 4 cheerleader tips to boost confidence, celebrate growth, and show unconditional love.

HEART Goals to Elevate Your Grandparent Game

Make this your most meaningful year yet. Use our HEART framework to set intentional grandparenting goals and build a lasting family legacy.

Ways to Share Christmas Heritage with Your Grandkids

Pass down your family’s Christmas heritage to grandchildren with kid-friendly activities—storytelling, recipes, faith traditions, and hands-on projects.

Involved Grandparenting Is a Win-Win-Win

Discover the win-win-win of involved grandparenting: positive relationships, healthy teamwork, and good memories for kids, parents, and grandparents alike.

Holiday Help: Ways Grandparents Can Support Busy Families

The holiday season can overwhelm busy families. Here are practical, boundary-respecting ways grandparents can support them and help reduce Christmas stress.

Holiday Harmony: A Grandparent’s Guide

Practical, faith-friendly tips for grandparents to create holiday harmony — calm tensions, preserve traditions, and lead family gatherings with love.

Connecting Generations: 2 Tips for Sharing Your Heritage

There are memories, stories, and sometimes mementos that link us to the past and help to shape a family’s identity.

3 Ways to Be a Step Ahead as a Grandparent

Stay a step ahead as a grandparent: understand grandkids’ growth stages, partner with others, and nurture each child’s unique gifts to build deeper connections.

Bond Over Books: Grandparent Reading Magic

Grandparents hold a unique magic to foster a love of reading in grandchildren. There are incredible benefits, from building close bonds to developing essential skills.

Praying for Our Grandkids’ Future

Praying for Our Grandkids’ Future

Since we love our grandkids and want what’s best for them, it’s only natural that they and their future would show up in our prayers.

When Christmas Is Far from Perfect

When Christmas Is Far from Perfect

NANA’S HOUSE by Teresa Kindred: Sometimes Christmas comes in the middle of difficulties & challenges. Still, there are reasons to celebrate.

13 Holiday Ideas with Your Grandkids

13 Holiday Ideas with Your Grandkids

Be intentional about doing fun and meaningful activities with your grandchildren this Christmas. It’s a fantastic time for bonding with them.

Being a Star Thanksgiver

Being a Star Thanksgiver

by Carolynn Scully: The holiday season is a great time to start thinking more about leading our grandchildren to be grateful.

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The Priority of Grandparenting

The Priority of Grandparenting

As intentional, engaged grandparents, we experience the satisfaction of leaving a legacy and bring great benefits to our grandchildren.

ESTRANGED GRANDPARENTS

LONG-DISTANCE GRANDPARENTING

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