Storytelling with Your Grandchildren
Grandparents carry a lifetime of stories—moments filled with wisdom, humor, and love. Sharing these memories isn’t just reminiscing; it’s a powerful way to build connection and leave a lasting legacy. Discover simple, meaningful ways to turn your stories into gifts grandchildren will treasure for years.
The Mother of Your Grandchildren is the Queen
When grandparents and the mother of their grandchildren—whether together or apart—choose to cooperate with mutual respect and kindness, children grow up surrounded by love, stability, and harmony.
When Holiday Traditions Collide
When holiday traditions shift, it can feel like rejection—but it’s really family evolution at work. Learn how grandparents can embrace new roles, adapt traditions, and keep connections strong.
Wearing Out the Tread
What can an “unsupervised 11-year-old” who quit high school three times teach us about family, resilience, and grandparenting? A lot, if his name is Neil Taft.
Grandparenting Keeps You Young
One of the surprising benefits of spending time with your grandchildren is how active it keeps you — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Digital Grandparenting: Utilizing Technology to Stay Connected
Thanks to technology, grandparents can read bedtime stories, play games, or celebrate milestones—no matter the miles. Whether it’s a quick FaceTime call or sharing laughs over an online game, digital grandparenting helps keep the bond strong and full of joy.
Step-Grandparenting
Step-grandparenting brings unique joys and challenges. With patience, compassion, and consistency, step-grandparents can build meaningful bonds, offer steady support, and create new traditions that nurture lasting relationships.
Dealing with Geographical Distance
Distance may change the way we connect, but it doesn’t have to weaken our relationships. With effort, creativity, and heart, you can continue to grow your bonds, turning miles into moments of joy. Even across borders and time zones, love travels far when you give it wings.
Bridging the Generation Gap
Different values, communication styles, and life experiences can make it challenging for younger and older family members to relate to each other. But there’s a powerful, often underappreciated force that can bridge that divide: grandparents.
Co-Parenting with Adult Children
While it can be deeply rewarding to witness your adult children raising their own kids, it can also bring unexpected challenges—especially when your parenting philosophies differ or when boundaries are not clearly understood or respected.