Treasured Wisdom
The Importance of Grandparents
A blog dedicated entirely to grandparents shares 10 reasons why grandparents are so important in their family and in society: http://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/10-22-13-reasons-grandparents-matter-more-than-ever/
Grandparents have a broader perspective on life than parents who are often overwhelmed with the responsibilities of child rearing. This article describes ten lessons that parents can learn from a grandparent’s perspective. http://www.ahaparenting.com/blog/10-things-you-can-learn-from-grandparents
Grandparents can have a great impact on a child’s emotional intelligence, including learning lessons such as how family relationships work and that they can feel safe in a family member’s home. http://www.parenting.com/parenting-advice/relationships/more-just-cookies-why-grandparents-are-important-to-your-kids
What’s in a Name
If you’re looking for a more fun nickname for grandparents, Sheknows.com gives a list of traditional and non-traditional names you might consider. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/839109/120-top-nicknames-for-grandparents
Reader’s Digest explains the names that cultures around the world call their grandparents. http://www.rd.com/culture/grandma-grandpa-different-languages/
Activities to do with Grandparents
Legacy Project gives a wealth of questions to ask grandparents in order to help them share their legacy and pass on family history. http://legacyproject.org/guides/lifeintquestions.pdf
Whether you’re planning a Grandparent’s Day celebration, a family reunion or just a weekend get-together, there are plenty of activity ideas and resources designed to strengthen intergenerational bonds from Legacy Project! http://legacyproject.org/activities/activitiesag.html
Grandparents.com offers five hands-on ways that grandparents can help with their grandchild’s development. http://www.grandparents.com/grandkids/education-and-school/child-brain-development
Wisdom Proverbs
Did you enjoy the wisdom sayings in Celebrate! Grandmas and Grandpas? Check out this resource to learn more cultural proverbs from around the world! https://www.considerable.com/life/family/grandparents-day-quotes/