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.

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.

Back to School: A Curriculum for Grandparents

Back to School for Grandparents: tips for learning your grandkids’ interests, staying connected, and supporting them throughout the school year.

Lightly Seasoned: A Grandparent’s Guide to Speaking with Grace

Grandparent communication tips: Learn how to speak with grace, listen first, and share wisdom respectfully with adult children and grandchildren.

Top 10 Tips for Long-Distance Grandparenting

Connect with your grandkids no matter the distance. Use video calls, thoughtful gifts, apps and activities to maintain a close bond.

One Way to Unleash Grandchildren’s Imaginations

Create a DIY art corner for your grandkids or find a similar way to spark their creativity and hands on learning while also strengthening your bond.

Grandparents: Step Up with Purpose, Presence and Love

As grandparents, we can step up to support our grandchildren through the challenges of life—being involved, creating safety, and modeling integrity.

Peacemaking Grandparents: As Far as It Depends on Us

Grandparents can become powerful family peacemakers. Learn practical ways to foster reconciliation, understanding, and lasting harmony.

Finding Dignity in Every Heritage

Finding Dignity in Every Heritage

Even if you have a challenging family history, you can find dignity and build a positive legacy for your children and grandchildren.

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Embracing Some Chaos as Grandparents

Embracing Some Chaos as Grandparents

Grandparenting is mostly joy with occasional challenges thrown in. These tips will help you keep a proper perspective on the chaos and your role.

ESTRANGED GRANDPARENTS

LONG-DISTANCE GRANDPARENTING

Zoom Grandparenting: 3 Tips

Zoom Grandparenting: 3 Tips

My three-year-old granddaughter, who was just adopted into our clan, had her first full-family birthday party in isolation. These are strange days. Time to up my Poppa game for this latest challenge to being an involved granddad.

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