A recent 11-day stay with three of his grandkids left Dr. Ken Canfield exhausted … and reflecting on the good things that resulted.
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.
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
Be intentional about doing fun and meaningful activities with your grandchildren this Christmas. It’s a fantastic time for bonding with them.
Random Acts of Kindness … with Our Grandkids
by Elaine McAllister: Let’s be examples, serving others in every way we can, and let’s bring our grandkids along when we do so.
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.
One Great Gift from Grandparents: Blessings
There’s a basic need every child has in order to thrive: knowing that she is special & loved, and that someone believes in her no matter what.
Be the Grandparent You Were Created to Be
by Mary Ellen Tippin: What if it’s possible to be ourselves and still be good grandparents—the kind our grands will love and remember fondly?
Grandparents: Set An Annoyingly Good Example
Our grandkids are always watching us, and our words and actions are making an impression – for good or not-so-good.
The Importance of Building Trust
When our grandchildren see that we want what’s good for them, they will soon learn that we are dependable and trustworthy.
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The Priority of Grandparenting
As intentional, engaged grandparents, we experience the satisfaction of leaving a legacy and bring great benefits to our grandchildren.
3 Tips for Showing Appreciation to Your Grandkids
This simple habit should be a regular occurrence when we’re with our grandkids. There’s nothing like building strong emotional bonds with them.
7 Alternatives to Digital ScreenTime for Your Grandkids
Jay Payleitner: The challenge is to come up with fascinating alternatives that will have your grandkids voluntarily holstering their screens.
