Jay Payleitner: The challenge is to come up with fascinating alternatives that will have your grandkids voluntarily holstering their screens.
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.
Our Maturity Leads to Blessing and Love
It isn’t just a polite way of saying we’re old. We have positive characteristics like wisdom and experience that benefit our grandchildren.
Stretch to Bond with Your Grandkids
When our grandkids’ interests are foreign to us, that’s an opportunity to show them we’re interested in them and how much we love them.
Living Close to Your Grandkids: How Much Space?
Grandparents should be proactive and engaged, but also respect the parents’ boundaries and their family time that doesn’t include us.
Alienated Grandparents: You’re Not Alone
NANA’S HOUSE by Teresa Kindred: “Alienation” and “estrangement” can be nightmares for grandparents, and many are dealing with it right now.
Why It’s Important to Pray for Our Grandkids
Grandparenting is challenging and often complex, and we’d do well to humble ourselves and recognize our need for God’s help.
Grandparenting Brings Deep Satisfaction
For many, grandparenting brings a sense of satisfaction that can be as rich as anything else in life. Soak in and savor every moment.
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.
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3 Ways to Be a Peace-Making Grandparent
Grandparents can be peacemakers in our extended families, and many of our best efforts can start before the small issues become big ones.
Wisdom on Buying Stuff for Grandkids
from Jay Payleitner: Giving things to our grandkids is a great way to bless and encourage them, but there are also things to avoid.
Say “Yes” So You Can Say “No”
from Jay Payleitner: Being a grandparent who typically says “yes” makes it a little easier, when necessary, to say “no.”
