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The Gift of Play: How Grandparents Enhance the Lives of Young Children
Whether you are an energetic grandparent who loves to get in on your grandchildren’s games, or one who prefers to observe them as they play, you’ll find The Gift of Play both fascinating and helpful. Van Hoorn’s book explores and explains the importance of play for children, and how grandparents can foster and participate in their games and interests. Read our review and get a copy today!
Adventures with Grandchildren: The Grandparents’ Adventure Box
Looking for a fun and creative way to connect with your grandchildren? Consider creating an Adventure Box filled with exciting day trips and experiences in your area. Follow along as one grandparent shares her journey of creating lasting memories with her three oldest grandchildren. Discover how you can adapt this idea to fit your own situation and build cherished memories with your grandkids. Don't miss out on this fun and meaningful way to bond with your family!
Letters to a Grandchild: A Year’s Worth of Ideas
Discover why and how to write meaningful letters to your grandchildren. Get tips, prompts, and ideas for crafting heartfelt messages that bridge generations.
Gifts for Grandchildren Who Live Far Away
Looking for ways to connect with your long-distance grandchildren? Choosing the right gifts can help build that bond. With a little creativity, you can turn a gift-giving moment into a chance to play together on video chat. Read on for tips on how to turn your gifts into opportunities for shared play and nurturing bonds from a distance.
How to Be a Cool Grandpa
Grandfathers matter. Discover the importance of grandfathers in the family and learn how they can have the greatest impact in their role. Read Greg Payne's insights from his podcast, The Cool Grandpa Podcast. Learn how to become a cheerleader, coach, and mentor for your grandchildren, and find out the four critical lessons he's learned in talking to people about being a grandfather.
Preserving Your Memories
Learn how grandparents can preserve their memories and leave a lasting legacy for their grandchildren with a written record. In this blog post, discover five creative ways to record your family history, from starting an informal journal to sending emails to your grandchild's future self. Don't let your stories fade away—start recording them now!
The Power of Family Heirlooms
Discover why family heirlooms are more than just objects in this blog post. Explore the emotional connection between family heirlooms and family legacy, and find inspiration to preserve your own family memories through cherished objects. Read more to understand how grandparents can build a lasting legacy for your grandchildren.
Three Ideas for Teaching Children About Giving
Are you one of the many grandparents who hopes their grandchildren will grow up with a generous spirit? One way we can foster that is by creating rituals of giving. Read on for three ideas from grandparents that will help our grandchildren learn to give generously.
Teaching Our Grandchildren to Share
Learn about the power of modeling generosity in this heartwarming blog post. Discover how Grandma Bertha's simple gesture of giving a dollar bill to each grandchild on their birthdays taught an important lesson about generosity, and how grandparents can model generosity through their time, attitude, possessions, and love. Share this post with grandparents looking to pass on valuable life lessons to their grandchildren.
5 Ways to Be More Present with Your Grandkids
Being mindful of your goals as a grandparent can help you be more present and enjoy your grandchildren more. Here are five ways to make your time with your grandchildren more rewarding, instead of leading to grandparent burnout.
10 Ways to Make Visits from Your Grandchildren Go Smoothly
Are your grandchildren coming to visit? Learn how to make your grandchildren's visits stress-free and enjoyable with our latest blog post. Keep your expectations realistic and focus on preparation with tips like adjusting to the children's schedule, having toys and books on hand, and setting clear rules for kids. Read on for more helpful suggestions!
Send Your Grandkids on a Virtual Trip to Spring Training
Looking for care package ideas for your grandkids? Celebrate baseball with this virtual trip to spring training. This baseball themed care package idea is the answer to what to send your grandkids in the mail this season!