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.
by Cavin Harper You’ve probably seen the bumper stickers on the back of a large RV truckin’ down the highway. It reads, “I’m spending my kids’ inheritance.” You may smile when you see it, but it’s really nothing to smile about. Translated, the message being sent is:...
by Cavin Harper I hear comments like these about grandparents more often than I would like: “I’d like to have a special relationship with my grandparents, but they’re so critical. I just don’t want to be around them.” “My parents are constantly undermining my...
What do you want for your grandchildren when they reach adulthood? How will your legacy impact them when you are gone?
by Cavin Harper Greg rises at 5:30 each morning to head for an intense 45-minute workout at the gym. After his workout, he makes a dinner reservation for his anniversary on his iPhone, sends a text to his wife to let her know what time he will be picking her up,...
by Jay Payleitner – Ask yourself what you remember most about your grandparents. Don’t you now wish you would have heard more stories from them?
by Judd Swihart Brad is a strong, clean-cut rancher in his early thirties, married with children. He loves spending a day on a horse. He knows cattle—how to pick them at the sale barn, how to work them, and how to manage the pastures in order to put weight on them....
How many of you are seeing less and less of your children and grandchildren? And, when you do get together, the air is filled with tension and terse words. It may feel natural to start pointing fingers, and many grandparents do. But it only leads to more tension. And...
Connect with your busy grandkids by tracking their school and activity schedules. Learn simple tips for supporting their games, recitals, and events—even from afar.
Activate your grandfather power by building strong bonds, supporting young parents, and fostering lasting family connections and traditions.
