As a grandparent, you will likely become more affectionate and nurturing than at any other stage of adulthood.
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.
5 Blessings Your Grandkids Need from You
Blessing our grandkids is great for them today, and it might be even better for their future. Here are practical ideas for grandparents.
Grandparents: If Possible, Pay for Piano Lessons
from Jay Payleitner: Support of your grandchildren’s artistic activities should be an ongoing endeavor. Attend every event that you can.
3 Ways to Build Stronger Bonds with Your Grandkids
There are many ways to connect and build that strong bond with your grandkids, and often it’s a unique activity that opens the door.
You Can Be a Lifeline for Your Grandkids
You can be a positive force that restores peace and stability, and that impacts your grandkids in countless positive ways.
Kisses, Band-Aids and Prayers to Comfort Grandkids
NANA’S HOUSE by Teresa Kindred: It won’t be long before Nana can’t fix their problems with kisses and band-aids, so we need to pray.
Be a Real-Life History Book
from Jay Payleitner: Talking about your life and family can help your grandchildren frame history in a way that no book could do.
A Vital, Supporting Role in Our Grandkids’ Lives
We play a secondary role for our grandchildren, but that’s still an important position. And we should be purposeful.
Grandparents Can Be Important Sounding Boards
Be someone they can trust. Then, when they face something confusing or difficult, it’s likely they’ll think of asking for your perspective.
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Where Do You Do Your Best Grandparenting?
from Jay Payleitner: Identify a special place to talk and dream with your grandchildren—eye to eye, shoulder to shoulder, heart to heart.
4 Meaningful Roles for Grandparents
Some informal research insights gleaned from adults who wrote stories and memories about their grandparents.
Many Grandparents Show Extraordinary Commitment
Faithfulness as a grandparent means doing what is necessary to help a child in need. And sometimes it brings us very difficult decisions.
