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?
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.
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?
Our grandkids are always watching us, and our words and actions are making an impression – for good or not-so-good.
When our grandchildren see that we want what’s good for them, they will soon learn that we are dependable and trustworthy.
We all need close relationships with others who are in similar situations, who are committed to their families and effective in their role.
As a grandparent you have tremendous power to strengthen the next generation, and your presence will be felt for decades.
Jay Payleitner: As great-grandparents, your mother & father are passing on the generational baton. Be prepared and consider yourself blessed.
When we fully commit to being there for our grandkids, sometimes we are called to something we didn’t know we were ready for.
Are you working with your grandkids’ parents and other adults in the picture toward a common goal of building up your grandkids?
This should be a celebration of young life uniting with old life, and the strength and stability that comes to families as a result.
As intentional, engaged grandparents, we experience the satisfaction of leaving a legacy and bring great benefits to our grandchildren.
This simple habit should be a regular occurrence when we’re with our grandkids. There’s nothing like building strong emotional bonds with them.
Jay Payleitner: The challenge is to come up with fascinating alternatives that will have your grandkids voluntarily holstering their screens.