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.
Some grandparents take their role above and beyond what is typically expected of them. They see a need and spring into action, putting their own dreams and desires on hold for the sake of others who need them. Gerry and Carole are grandparents—actually,...
What do you know about your grandchild’s education? Ask yourself these ten questions about each grandchild and their education.
by Judd Swihart Beth was a teenager trying to grow up the best she could. She was the only child in a single-parent family where she lived with her mom. Her mother was doing all she could to hold the family together and make it through life. Since her mom worked three...
Feel a need to be “fair” with your grandkids? Is it possible? And is it the point? This article offers insights on gift-giving, estate planning, and more.
Doris E. Schick “Grandma” to 14 Connecticut and Florida Homemaker How has becoming a grandparent changed you? I've become much more tolerant and understanding. (Is that part of my aging process?) What word, phrase or experience captures your heart for your...
by Catherine Jacobs I remember running across my uncle’s farmyard one day when I was five years old. Minutes earlier my family had arrived at his house. The sun was bright. It was probably hot, too, being in the heart of South Carolina. I don’t remember the heat,...
Enlisting your grandchildren to help with simple chores can teach them valuable lessons, help them mature, and create a closer bond.
You have great assets in the other people in your grandchildren’s lives, and there are some very real benefits to this teamwork.
When someone says they want better communication with a child or grandchild, they shouldn’t just jump in and start communicating. The first thing they need to do—and do well—is listen. Active listening is so important. Here are eight great ideas to keep in mind: Face...
