Grandparents Day 2008
By: Amy Goyer | Source: AARP.org | September 2008
Known for her expertise on multigenerational and grandparenting issues, Amy Goyer is the AARP family expert.
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Helpful Web sites
- National Grandparents Day Web site: provides background about Grandparents Day. According to the National Grandparents Day Council, Grandparents Day was established in 1978, when former President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day.
- Grandparents.com: provides many ideas for activities and travel with grandparents and grandchildren, including a list of 101 things to do with grandkids in 25 major cities.
- Enchanted Learning: offers cards, picture frames, and other family crafts you can view or print from the Web site.
- Education World: suggests 10 great activities for celebrating Grandparents Day.
- About.com's Family Crafts: also recommends creative ways to celebrate Grandparents Day.
AARP Books
Books to Share Family Stories
- "For My Grandchild: A Grandmother's Gift of Memory"
- "From Your Grandfather: A Gift of Memory for my Grandchild"
- "Thinking About Memoir"
- "Conversations with my Father: A Keepsake Journal for Celebrating a Lifetime of Stories"
- "Conversations with my Mother: A Keepsake Journal for Celebrating a Lifetime of Stories"
AARP/Borders Celebrate Grandparents Day
AARP and Borders join together to provide free community events in local Borders stores. In September, they offer events for the entire family to take part in celebrations honoring grandparents.
Join us for special story times, creative crafts, fun family-history projects, and more. Come with your grandparents and create great memories together.
Click here to find an event near you.
AARP family expert Amy Goyer talks about the role grandparents play in the lives of grandchildren and how everyday should be Grandparents Day.... Back to Article
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