by Mary Ellen Tippin: If we really want a relationship with our children and grandchildren, we can’t be easily hurt or angered by what is said or done to us.
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.
Are You a Surrogate Grandparent?
We know there’s a magical connection we have with our grandkids. Something similar can happen with other children, too.
2 Ways to Support Your Adult Children as Parents
Our everyday approach should be to support our adult children in every way possible. There are many different ways to do this.
10 Things We Want Our Grandkids’ Parents to Know
NANA’S HOUSE by Teresa Kindred: As a grandparent for more than 16 years, I have some thoughts to share with the parents of all our grandkids.
Discover What’s Unique About Each Grandchild
When we have a deeper awareness of who our grandchildren are, it gives us much more confidence as grandparents.
Ways to “Spoil” Your Grandkids for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day coming, it’s time to start thinking and planning for how to show love to your grandkids—to “spoil” them in a good way.
Grandparents, We Have a Significant Role to Play
Many of us will be grandparents for significant chunks of our lives, and we definitely shouldn’t take those years for granted.
“I knew I could always call Granddad”
Dr. Ken Canfield tells a story from his teen years, when his grandfather helped him out of a jam … kind of.
Why Grandparents Are Great Listeners
Our grandchildren know that we can usually give them all the time and attention they want.
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10 Activities to Do With Your Grandkids
Many of you are looking for more ways to make time with your grandkids rewarding and special. This list can challenge you to renew some good habits.
Grandparents: How Are You Modeling Values?
Children are natural observers, and they can learn powerful, lasting lessons from watching how we live and what we stand for.
Grandkids and Education: Ways We Can Be Team Players
There are numerous people involved in shaping each child, and we should consider ourselves important members of that team.
