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.
by Dr. Ken Canfield I trust all our grandparent friends are being wise during this unusual crisis that is happening in our world. While I see some people adopting a “this is no big deal” attitude, there’s every reason to take this threat seriously—for those around us,...
Do I feel panic? Absolutely not.
Am I concerned? Of course I am. I have friends with chronic lung conditions and I’m praying for all the people who have the disease or may have it, but ultimately … God is in control.
From Phil Larson: Your grandchildren need you to stay young. Here are some ways to stay young and keep an upbeat attitude.
by Dr. Ken Canfield How can we deal with an elder or grandparent who was a negative role model? In The HEART of Grandparenting, I share some details about my mother’s childhood. Her mother (my grandmother) left home at an early age and married a man who was much...
Memories from my childhood remind me that I have opportunities today to leave those kinds of lasting impressions on my children and grandchildren. Here are four ways granddads (and grandmas) can do that …
Here are some things you can do for the new parents without being pushy or overstepping boundaries. by Teresa Bell Kindred
by Teresa Bell Kindred My oldest granddaughter is 14 and very into pop culture. She spent the weekend at my house and wanted to make sure she got home in time to watch the Super Bowl with her parents and siblings. She wasn’t interested in the football game, just the...
As we reflect on tragedies around us, it’s appropriate to ask ourselves lots of “What if …?” questions, and maybe even make some “seize the day” commitments. What would that look like? I think of grandparents like Diane …
As a parent and grandparent, I’m big on open communication in our family and extended family. With our adult children and their spouses, it’s so easy for misunderstandings to creep in, which can then lead to confusion, hurt feelings, bitterness, and worse. And most of us know that any amount of discord can get in the way of our opportunities and effectiveness as grandparents.
I encourage a proactive approach…
