We all need close relationships with others who are in similar situations, who are committed to their families and effective in their role.
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.
Grandparent with Resolve and Intentionality
As a grandparent you have tremendous power to strengthen the next generation, and your presence will be felt for decades.
A Note to Grandparents about Your Parents
Jay Payleitner: As great-grandparents, your mother & father are passing on the generational baton. Be prepared and consider yourself blessed.
3 Examples of Grandparents in Process
When we fully commit to being there for our grandkids, sometimes we are called to something we didn’t know we were ready for.
What Your Grandchildren Gain When You’re a Team Player
Are you working with your grandkids’ parents and other adults in the picture toward a common goal of building up your grandkids?
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.
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Reasonable Warnings for Grandparents
Jay Payleitner provides a list of 20 things grandparents should NOT do. A little common sense should help you avoid all of these blunders.
This Year: Find One More Way to Invest in Your Grandkids
Just as our grandkids are always changing, we all need to adapt and find new ways to invest in them and their future.
Notice What’s Unique in Each of Your Grandkids
Insights we gain about our grandkids — their gifts and interests — can lead to a shared activity or connection point with them.
