“Avoid petty disagreements” and two other early reminders to make the most of the Christmas season – from Dr. Ken Canfield.
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.
Grandchildren Are a Crown: Be Thankful
We must not take this privilege for granted. Our grandkids are blessings that bring joy and opportunities to invest in the future.
My Grandmother & Me: How Things Have Changed!
NANA’S HOUSE by Teresa Kindred: “A high level of grandparental involvement increases the well-being of children.”
Use Photos to Share Memories with Your Grandkids
by Carolynn Scully: Photographs are doorways to memories that invite stories to be told and connections between generations to be made.
Grandparents See the Bigger Picture, Share Wisdom
Part of our role as grandparents is to share wisdom. And that might sound simple, but it definitely isn’t.
Grandparenting a Child with Special Needs: An Excerpt from my Journey
by Mary Ellen Tippin: All my good intentions to help with our special-needs granddaughter turned out to be so much harder than I ever imagined.
Grandkids Can Renew & Give Purpose
Even in challenging situations, there are many good reasons to do our best with our grandkids. And relating to them can feed our motivation.
Grandkids Make Us Happy, Keep Us Young at Heart
A new friend named Eleanor responded to one of our recent Facebook posts, and her thoughts are definitely worth sharing here (with her permission). The question was, “Do your grandkids wear you out? What’s the give-and-take for you between exhaustion and joy?” Here’s...
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.
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A Purpose for Our Later Years
Most of all, these years are for loving, building up, teaching and sharing our heritage with our children’s children.
One More Person Who Cares
Being that extra person or two who provides love and encouragement for our grandkids seems like the very least we can do.
Positive Notes to Your Grandkids
From Dr. Ken Canfield: Most grandparents are looking for more ways to stay in contact with your grandkids, build them up, and let them know you love them.
