Articles On:grandparenting

Intergenerational Activities: A Win-Win for Seniors and Youth

The time that senior adults and young people spend together has diminished, both at home ...

Intergenerational activities: two older adults and two teens play music together in a community center

Grandmother’s Gifting Gripes

A grandmother sends “love boxes” to her son and his family for holidays and birthdays, ...

An unopened gift box is enough for a grandmother's gifting gripes. ChatGPT image

‘Keep Us In’: Watching Middle School Grands Grow

Thirteen years ago, Margo Bartlett’s first two grandchildren were born. Books have played a leading ...

A grandmother reading to two children, for essay on poetry collection, "Make a Circle, Keep Us In." Image Mathayward

November 11, 2024

Benefits of Moving Closer to Family

Maintaining strong social connections later in life can bring major health benefits, including benefits of ...

A multigenerational Black family outside posing for camera. Image by Wavebreakmedia Ltd. Article on the benefits of moving closer to family

When a Grandchild Has Autism

Grandparents often use their years of parenting experience in relating to their grandchildren. Sure, they ...

a grandchild and granddad sitting on a white sofa reading, one a book and one a tablet. By Katarina Bialasiewicz. For article on a grandchild with autism

Do Grandkids Grow Up Too Fast?

As writer Donna Brody’s seven grandchildren begin reaching adolescence, she’s filled with sadness that they ...

grandparents on the sofa with their grandkids. By Yuri Arcurs. Article, "They Grow Up too Fast"

December 12, 2023

7 Memory-Making Activities with Grandkids

Having grandchildren over to visit can be exhilarating and a little intimidating! Ensuring fun times ...

grandparents playing with the grandkids on the floor while the parents relax on the couch. By Yuri Arcurs. Used in article on activities with grandkids

September 22, 2023

Saying No to Grandkids

Sharing her experiences as a mom and grandmom and through research, Seniors Guide writer Donna ...

grandmother and grandkids on a bench among beautiful roses, by Famveldman. Article on saying no to grandkids

Interview with Grandchildren

Have you ever considered having a two-way interview with grandchildren as a way to spend ...

A grandmom and granddaughter hugging as they visit outside her senior community. Consider having a two-way interview with grandchildren as a way to spend quality time and get to know each other better. Here's an example.

Unreasonable Grandma Spurns the Rules

Two sets of grandparents help care for the grandkids, but one unreasonable grandma ignores the ...

unreasonable grandma with kids