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A Guide to Grandparenting

En español | Many modern grandparents are taking on multiple roles in the family, ranging from mentor and playmate to nurturer and primary caregiver. Get expert advice on the best ways to bond with grandchildren, build parenting skills for newly blended grandfamilies, plan fulfilling multigenerational travel, cultivate hobbies with grandkids and much more.

Grandparenting Today

‘Grandparents’ Lend Ears on Friendship Benches

Older adults are filling a mental health care gap in Washington, D.C.

25 Great Ways to Connect With Your Grandkids

Smart, silly, seriously fun ideas for making memories across generations

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Best Social Media for Grandparent Connections

Allow them to check in on you. Don’t hang with them

The Ultimate Guide to Watching Your Grandkids

From the legal authority you need to planning meals, here’s what you should know

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Keith and Edie Lowhorne with their two grandchildren, in Sharon Johnston Park, New Market, Alabama

When Grandparents Are Called to Parent — Again

Grandparents face unexpected caregiving challenges

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Tips for New Grandparents: Online Safety

Navigate grandparenting with respect and online safety

Rethink Posting Grandkids' School Photos

Consider privacy risks before sharing grandkids' photos online

Travel With Grandchildren

Favorite Museums to Visit With the Grandkids in Every State

Make the most of trips to these attractions

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Joy and Brad Ryan at Gates of the Arctic, 2021

A Grandmother, a Grandson and a Grand Adventure

Embark on a transformative journey with a grandmother and grandson

Resources for Grandparents

How to Gracefully Handle Your Grandchild Changing Pronouns

More teens are changing their pronouns, and that can be hard for grandparents who grew up recognizing only he or she

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How to Talk to Your Kids and Grandkids About AI

7 ways grownups and loved ones can explore together

Spending Time Together

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10 Ways to Get Grandchildren Interested in Hobbies

Pass on your passion for crafts like quilting, woodworking, stamp collecting and more

10 Ways to Get Grandkids Into Gardening

Letting go of perfection and appealing to their senses helps you bond with your grandchildren

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