Attend National Grandparents Week September 10 – 16, 2023
Attend National Grandparents Week — a week-long virtual celebration and educational conference for grandparents beginning on September 10, 2023.
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Family Quiz
Do you have any traditions to celebrate Mother’s Day? For many years I was blessed to be able to host Mother’s Day brunches that included three generations—my mother and my mother-in-law, my daughter, and myself. When my daughter became a mom in 2003 and brought our first grandchild, there were four generations celebrating Mother’s Day.
Read More »Word Puzzles Are Good for Your Brain and Your Grandchild’s too
Help your grandchild reinforce spelling, boost memory, extend vocabulary, and encourage problem-solving by playing word puzzles together.
Read More »Virtual Playdates to Connect with Your Grandchildren
Using play for building connections with grandchildren opens up a whole world of fun, curiosity, and learning for grandparents too.
Read More »Fun Video Chat Activities with Long-Distance Grandkids
Kerry Byrne, the founder of the Long Distance Grandparents Society, invited my 8-year-old granddaughter and me to be the guest experts for a workshop on fun activities for video chats. Sophia and I demonstrated some ways we play on Zoom every weekend.
Read More »May 15 GaGa Sisterhood Meeting Features Author Paola Gianturco
At our May 15 Zoom meeting, Paola Gianturco will share stories from “COOL: Women Leaders Reversing Global Warming” and suggest ways we and our grandchildren can create a Family Climate Action Plan. All grandmas are welcome to attend our Zoom meeting from 2 – 4 pm PDT.
Read More »Reading with Grandchildren Is a Form of Self-Care for Grandparents
Reading aloud regularly with a child is one of the more important habits a parent or grandparent can establish in a child’s life. It’s as much about the connection between two human beings as it is between the child and letters and words.
Read More »Amanda Gorman’s Grandmother Speaks to GaGa Sisterhood on Nov 14
Bertha Gaffney Gorman will share what it’s like to be the grandmother of the world-renown inaugural poet, Amanda Gorman at the GaGa Sisterhood November 14 Zoom meeting.
Read More »10 Reasons to Sing to Your Grandchildren
There’s no better way to create a special bond with your infant grandchildren than by singing to them. It’s one of the most meaningful activities you can do with them.
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