The Importance Of Reading To And With Your Grandchildren
I tell this story to reinvigorate you to zero in on the importance of reading with your Grandchildren. I like to have them tell me about their books, and I always share what I read with them when appropriate. I don’t preach; I share when those teaching moments present themselves.
THE ELEPHANT(S) IN THE ROOM
As time passes and there is trouble in paradise you understandably want to defend your own child but at what cost? The common denominator in these two critical junctures of Grandparenting is emotions.
Don’t Ever Forget the Parents
This involves recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the modern world and finding innovative ways to connect with and support grandchildren while respecting the evolving dynamics of family relationships.
New Grandparents
Many Grandparents are unaware at the time, but it is also a consideration as to which side of the Maternal/Paternal spectrum you occupy. This entire article is about observation.
Some Grandparenting Insights from Grandpa Neil
As Grandparents, we are at our highest and best selves when we are acting on our gift and doing all we can to be a meaningful influence on and a stable force for our Grandchildren.
That Familial Love
No matter the degree of difficulty, working in partnership with the parents has the greatest return on investment. It is difficult but essential and appropriate to learn, relinquish the reins, add value, and trust your own ability to create a Great outcome.
EFFECTIVENESS (Playing to their strengths)
As Grandparents, we are poised to add something to the lives of our Grandchildren that no one else can. Our position offers us a chance to change the lives of our family members throughout the entire extended family.
THE GRANDPARENT SPECTRUMS
THE GRANDPARENT SPECTRUMS I am blessed with 9 Wonderful grandchildren and four equally wonderful, Great Grandchildren in our blended family. They range in age from 14 to 36. If you get the picture of a plethora of experiences, binary and Non-binary genders, socioeconomic, geographic, familial, and cultural backgrounds, you are getting the picture pretty clear. […]
The Quality of Conversation
The Quality of Conversation Did you ever notice that one person can enter a room and converse with multiple people? Is this a talent or a skill? Do you sometimes find yourself with your Pre-teen or teen Grandkids, and the conversation isn’t flowing as it used to? I used to get a call each Sunday […]
How Much Will You Invest in The Journey From Good to Great Grandparenting?
To derive the most from this Journey, your results will depend on your vision of who you are and how great you would like to be as a Grandparent. The potential for creating more Love and Connection with your Grands is vast and unbounded. I encourage you to take stock of your values and hopes […]