What’s new in the Wonderful World of Grandparenting?
Holiday Traditions and Family
Discover what grandparents need to know about how holiday traditions may change once grandchildren come along. From the importance of recognizing each family's unique culture to celebrating independence and starting new traditions, this post offers valuable insights on how to navigate changes while maintaining strong family bonds. Learn how to approach the topic with respect, communicate with parents, and create meaningful experiences with your grandkids.
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!
7 Ways Your Teenage Grandchild Needs You
Teenagers need their grandparents in different ways than young children do, but creating a bond while they are young will help you connect to teenage grandchildren later. Read on to find out why teenage grandchildren need you and how to connect with them.
How Long Distance Grandparents Can Bridge the Distance
Long-distance grandparents can find resources and inspiration in a membership that helps them connect with their grandchildren. Read this blog post to find out about the opportunity to join the Long Distance Grandparent Society.
Send Your Grandkids an Art Museum in a Box
Looking for ideas for what to send to your grandchildren? Send your grandchildren an art museum in a box! This art-themed care package will inspire their creativity and give them all the tools they need to create their own masterpieces.