Ever wondered why or how to write a letter to your grandchildren? Here’s the answer to both. Do you have any letters from your grandparents? If you do, you know how special they are. The written word is a powerful connector, and letters are physical proof that you value your relationship with your grandchild. There is no better way to link generations than regularly writing letters to a grandchild! Grandparents often ask, “What should I write to my grandchild?” It can be especially hard when your grandchild is too young to respond. You sometimes feel as if you are writing into a void! That’s why I’ve put together a year’s worth of Letters to My Grandchild Prompts. Read them below, then keep reading for tips on writing to different ages and how to make this a part of your grandparenting routine. Each month has an overall theme and some questions to get you thinking about stories you can share. The questions are just starting points, and some may not apply to your family. Feel free to go off on your own tangent after reading the prompts! January: Share stories about resolutions.
February: Share stories about Valentine’s Day.
March: Share your thoughts about spring.
April: In celebration of Earth Day, share stories about nature.
May: Share some stories about your family tree and its roots.
June: In honor of the traditional month of weddings, share some family love stories.
July: Share favorite summer memories.
August: Share your thoughts and stories about traveling.
September: Share your memories of your school days.
October: Share memories of Halloween.
November: Share memories of news you have lived through.
December: Share your holiday stories.
Now available: Grandparent Love Letters!Get your Grandparent Love Letters in our shop! This set of 12 darling letters will help you write a monthly letter to your grands. These beautifully designed PDF’s will delight your grandchild and create a written record of the memories you want to share. Learn more. Writing to children under five Before your grandchild can read and write, your letters are not going to be very important to them. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t write them, however! When they are older, they will have a written record of how often you thought of them, and they’ll treasure the stories you’ve shared. If your grandchild is very young, you may want to write these letters and collect them for when they are older. You could also send them and ask parents to keep them somewhere safe. Writing to school age children Once children are old enough to read and write and understand the passage of time, they will start to appreciate all the stories you share. As they get older, your letters can be an important way to get to know one another. You can begin to pose questions in your letters, asking them to call or write you with their answers. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get responses, however. Keep writing and asking, so they know you are interested in their lives. Writing to teenagers Letters to teenagers can continue to ask questions, and you can begin to share more of your life’s wisdom. You can offer encouragement and share stories about struggles you had as a teen. They will love stories about their parents and aunts or uncles. Whatever you do, keep writing. Teens need to know that there are adults in their lives who will be there for them no matter what. (See our post on 7 Ways Your Teenage Grandchild Needs You.) How to Write a Letter to Grandchildren
There are two parts to writing a letter to your grandchild. One is the actual writing. Your letters don’t need to be long, or perfectly written. You can write on scrap paper. You can write on special stationery so letter is clearly from you. You can use your vintage typewriter, or compose it on your laptop, then print and send it. In other words, you can do whatever feels easiest, most fun, or most meaningful to you. (For ideas on how to make your letters more fun, read this post!) The second part is sometimes the hardest, and that’s actually doing it. The best way for many of us is to block a regular hour on our calendar dedicated to writing. If your grandchild was born on the 7th of the month, put a reminder to write on the 7th of every month. Or set aside an hour on the first Saturday morning for letter writing. Like any habit, it will take practice and reminders before it becomes part of your routine. Will writing letters to your grandchild be a part of your routine this year? Please let us know in the comments!
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Nancy
1/17/2022 06:38:24 pm
Thank you very much.
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Cheryl-Anne
2/15/2022 08:45:07 am
What a great idea.
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