The Joy and Wisdom of Grandparenting
A weekend with the grandkids can transform a quiet house surprisingly quickly. Toys migrate from room to room, snacks appear everywhere, the backyard becomes a playground, and bedtime routines suddenly matter again. Preparing beforehand means you can spend more of the weekend enjoying their company instead of constantly moving things, searching for supplies, or discovering … Read more
Grandkids bring up things their grandparents have never heard of. Lately, some of what comes up ties back to artificial intelligence (AI), and every so often that overlaps with money. A grandchild might mention an AI stock they read about the same way they’d mention a video game. For many grandparents, the unfamiliar vocabulary can … Read more
Family life has changed considerably over the years. Parents today may be managing demanding careers, children’s school commitments, household responsibilities, and the constant pressure of staying connected in a fast-moving world. In the middle of all this activity, grandparents can provide something particularly valuable: time, experience, and a connection to family history. Their role is … Read more
For many children, visiting their grandparents feels different from spending time anywhere else. The pace is often slower, routines become more flexible, and everyday moments seem to turn into lasting memories. Long conversations, homemade meals, familiar traditions, and a welcoming atmosphere create a sense of comfort that children often remember well into adulthood. The feeling … Read more
The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is unlike any other. Grandparents often provide encouragement, wisdom, patience, and a sense of family history that children may not experience anywhere else. While modern families are busier than ever, maintaining a close connection is still possible through intentional time together and shared experiences that children remember long after … Read more
Grandparents often play an active role in family life, whether they are helping with school pickups, attending sporting events, enjoying family vacations, or simply spending afternoons playing together. Keeping up with energetic grandchildren can be physically demanding, but maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle makes those moments more enjoyable while supporting long-term independence. Healthy aging … Read more
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when a grandparent and grandchild sit down to learn something together. The pressure of grades disappears. There’s no bell to beat, no test looming. What’s left is pure curiosity, shared time, and the joy of discovery passing between generations. Grandparents bring something to learning that no classroom … Read more
Waves of Change: How a Road Scholar Grandparent Adventure Shaped a Grandchild’s Future In 2016, when she was 13, Riley attended a Grandparent Adventure with her grandmother. Her experience on the Road Scholar Ocean Science Adventures on Chincoteague Bay With Your Grandchild program helped set the course for her future. “As impactful as the program’s … Read more
Editor’s Note: I was recently visiting my grandkids who live in another state with their single working mom (our daughter). When I noticed the amount of laundry they generated and that “doing the laundry” always falls on mom, I was especially interested when I received the following article from Stephanie Leichtweis, CEO of Ginsey Home … Read more
Retirement brings a special kind of freedom. After years of work, routine and responsibility, there is finally more space to slow down, be present and invest energy in what truly matters. For many grandparents, that means building deeper, richer relationships with their grandchildren. The lovely thing is that these memories don’t need to be expensive, … Read more
In my family, the bicycle story has been told enough times that everyone now adds a detail. One person swears the driveway was still warm from the sun. Someone else remembers a hand hovering near the back of the seat, just in case. What stayed with all of us was the child’s face after that … Read more
Rainy Saturdays have a way of stretching out forever when grandkids are over. The TV gets old fast. Board games get abandoned halfway through. And screen time isn’t really the memory-making activity most of us had in mind when we offered to have them for the afternoon. So you reach for the craft bin and … Read more
There is something quietly lovely about catching sight of your grandchild’s face on the lid of your travel mug at 7 a.m. A tiny portrait, the size of a quarter, doing the work of a much larger memory. Photo stickers have become one of the easier ways to keep family close without filling another shelf … Read more
BY JENNIFER JACOBELLIS Spring is the perfect time to bond with your family by playing, exploring, and getting active! Teach your kids about nature while enjoying the warm, sunny weather, and celebrate the Earth by caring for your environment. Take advantage of the spring break by going on a fun trip or even just doing … Read more
