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.
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.
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.
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.
All in the Name: What Do Your Grandkids Call You?
NANA’S HOUSE by Teresa Kindred: Will you be Granny, Gigi, Mimi, or Nana? Or maybe even something really different, like “Baggy.”
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Grandparenting Vision, Passion, and a Unique Role to Fulfill
There is a big, important, God-given role for us as grandparents, and it’s bigger than just our situation or our individual families.
Grandparents Are Teachers Like No Others
Teach your grandkids about your own interests and abilities, and make use of other opportunities that arise when you’re together.
Grandparents: Use (and Create) Teachable Moments
We’re spending time with a grandchild, something out-of-the-ordinary happens, and we recognize it as a chance to share a bit of wisdom.
