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.

Bond Over Books: Grandparent Reading Magic

Grandparents hold a unique magic to foster a love of reading in grandchildren. There are incredible benefits, from building close bonds to developing essential skills.

The Letter from Papa That Changed Three Generations

A grandfather’s legacy letter reshaped three generations – a moving testament on writing legacy letters to grandchildren and strengthening bonds.

6 Ways Grandparents Help to Build Family Strength

Practical ways grandparents can strengthen family bonds — activities, tips, faith practices, and problem-solving tools to create a lasting legacy.

Grandchildren Are Watching: Your Legacy of Dignity & Strength

Grandchildren are watching: We can model dignity, teach resilience, and leave a strong legacy — practical stories & actionable tips for grandparents.

4 Qualities of Hopeful Grandparents

Practical tips for hopeful grandparents: 4 qualities to model optimism, resilience, and everyday actions that instill lasting hope in grandchildren.

Find the Smile for Every Grandchild

Find the smile for each grandchild through prayerful exercises and practical ideas to reconnect across ages and renew joy in your grandparenting.

Grandnannying: Making the Most of Time with Grandkids

Are you a regular caregiver for your grandkids? Discover essential grandnannying tips to maximize your time with them with fun, teachable activities.

Seeds of Faith: A Grandmother’s Undeniable Influence

Practical tips to nurture grandchildren’s spiritual growth. Pray, plan purposeful visits, read Bible stories, and use technology to plant seeds of faith.

Grandparents Day: Connection, Gratitude, and Joy

Celebrate Grandparents Day with connection, gratitude, & joy — attitudes and ideas to deepen your bond with grandchildren, whether near or far.

Every Grandparent Needs a “Folder for Show”

Create a “FOR SHOW” smartphone album of 10 grandkid photos to share or enjoy yourself – simple photo-organization tips for proud grandparents.

4 Ways Granddads Can Be Remembered

4 Ways Granddads Can Be Remembered

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 …

We Can’t Have It Both Ways: Grandkids & the Halftime Show

We Can’t Have It Both Ways: Grandkids & the Halftime Show

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...

Seize Every Opportunity with Your Grandkids

Seize Every Opportunity with Your Grandkids

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 …

Important Conversations: 3 Keys for Grandparents

Important Conversations: 3 Keys for Grandparents

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…

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