The Joy and Wisdom of Grandparenting
Family stories and traditions connect generations, yet those memories can fade with time. Making memory books with grandchildren gives families a chance to save meaningful details and share important moments. These hands-on projects capture stories, photos, and mementos that could otherwise be lost, creating lasting records of family history for future generations. Spending time together … Read more
By Jack Levine Here is my new favorite quote from Judy Blume, the famous children’s book author… Our finger prints don’t fade from the lives we touch. My 38 years of family policy advocacy have given me the opportunity to learn the power of persuasion. I am compelled to share my thoughts about the building blocks of effective … Read more
Grandparents need to be the curators of family history. By Larry Fowler – Author of four books dealing with children. You can learn about his FREE webinar on grandparenting, The Legacy Mission, June 19, 20, and 21 here. Grandparents need to be the curators of family history. We usually think about doing it to preserving memories, but there’s … Read more
It’s Not (just) About the Money, Money, Money For today’s grandparents, legacy is not only what you leave behind. It’s also a reflection of how you live today. By Elyse Pellman What will your children and grandchildren remember about you? Is it the money or stocks or real estate you plan to leave to … Read more
By Colleen Sell Learning about their ancestors makes history come alive for grandkids and enables them to learn more about themselves. It’s also a great way to spend a wintry day with grandchildren. Here are three simple, enjoyable family history projects you can do with grandkids. 1. Share family stories. Children love to hear … Read more
By Jack Levine Sunday, September 9th is Grandparents Day, specifically dedicated to give well-deserved honor to that stage of life when perspective is so valuable because of the treasury of history that most of our GRANDS possess. Who among us has not benefited from the attention of an elder in our life…either a blood relative, … Read more
