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.

Ask Your Grandchild Questions

Ask Your Grandchild Questions

Our time with our grandchildren is short, and we can’t miss an opportunity to sit down and find out more about what makes them tick.

Grandparents Filling the Void

Grandparents Filling the Void

You have so much to give to future generations, even beyond your grandchildren. And often it can start right in your own neighborhood.

Read With Your Grandchildren

Read a good book lately with your grandchildren? The rewards for both of you are immeasurable. Here are five …

Talking With a Teenage Grandson

Getting your teenage grandson to talk with you can be one of the greatest challenges for any grandparent, but it is doable.

Telling Stories About Work to Grandchildren

Sure, your grandkids may know the titles you carry in your work life—“architect”, “homemaker”, “retired”, “teacher”, “businessperson”. But do they know what kinds of work you have done. I suppose I will never forget a time when my grandfather and I had the better part...

The Importance of Toddler Talk

The Importance of Toddler Talk

It might be difficult to remember when your own kids were this age, and how you talked to them on a daily basis. Maybe you were just trying to survive as a young parent, and you couldn't give much thought to your child's verbal development. But now, as a grandparent,...

Grandparents Leave a Lasting Legacy

Your grandkids will profit from the distinct advantages that you bring to their lives, which complement what their parents can give them.

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