Sharing Time Together
Bonding with Grandchildren over Books
Reading to grandchildren helps create lifelong readers and is a great way to bond with the younger generation. AARP offers tips on making it fun, too.
Choosing Toys for Grandchildren
Toy shopping isn’t for wimps. But grandparents can learn to have fun as they choose appropriate toys for their grandchildren.
Computing with Grandchildren: A Beginner’s Guide
It’s time for grandparents to get equipped, connected and informed about computers. AARP offers tips on becoming comfortable with the high-tech world where grandchildren spend their time.
Giving Gifts to Your Grandchildren
AARP offers tips to help grandparents choose gifts for their grandchildren.
Grandfathers Are Special
AARP offers some insight into the special gifts that grandfathers can offer their grandchildren.
Laughing with Your Grandchildren
Adults laugh 15 times a day; toddlers, 400 times. What can we do to help our grandchildren hang on to the joy and laughter of their early years?
Long Distance Grandparenting
Building a relationship with grandchildren who live far away is challenging. AARP offers creative tips for long distance grandparenting – keeping in touch, using technology, and being an active part of their lives.
Outdoor Vacations with Grandchildren
Take your grandchildren on an outdoor vacation and they’ll build a lifetime of memories.
Playing With Our Grandchildren
Teaching grandchildren our games and having them teach us theirs builds special bonds between grandchild and grandparent.
Safety First!
The holidays are a time for giving gifts and spending time with family – it is important for grandparents to keep some important safety tips in mind when buying gifts for their young grandchildren.
Touring with Grandchildren: Grand Canyon
Taking three grandchildren-and their parents-along for a tour of the Grand Canyon can cause some unexpected moments.
Toy Safety
VIDEO: Watch this informative video to help choose the right gift for your grandchild. AARP officials recommend looking for the age rating on the toy's package and talking to the child's parents to find out what grandchildren are interested in and allowed to have.
Traveling With Grandchildren
AARP offers some fun travel tips for grandparents planning trips with their grandchildren.
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