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.

2 Rules for Giving Advice to Our Grandkids’ Parents

As a grandparent, you can’t help but have desires and dreams for your grandkids. And if you’re anything like me, it’s tempting to get carried away and push your suggestions and opinions on their parents.

The Limitless Love of a Grandmother

The other day a lady asked me if I thought I would love my 7th grandchild as much as the first one. I laughed and assured her that I would.

3 Ways to Be a Step Ahead of Your Grandkids

I’m a firm believer that we grandparents need to be thinking a step ahead of our grandchildren to help them be their best. What does it mean to think a step ahead? Three things are part of this: First, we need to be aware of some general things about kids as they grow...

We Are Grandparenting Future Leaders

We Are Grandparenting Future Leaders

Our world is in great need of leadership. Are your grandchildren future leaders? I hope you view them that way, even if right now they’re spitting up on their clothes or throwing tantrums all the time.

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