Looking for ways to connect with your long-distance grandchildren? Choosing the right gifts can help build that bond. With a little creativity, you can turn a gift-giving moment into a chance to play together on video chat. Read on for tips on how to turn your gifts into opportunities for shared play and nurturing bonds from a distance.

Grandfathers matter. Discover the importance of grandfathers in the family and learn how they can have the greatest impact in their role. Read Greg Payne's insights from his podcast, The Cool Grandpa Podcast. Learn how to become a cheerleader, coach, and mentor for your grandchildren, and find out the four critical lessons he's learned in talking to people about being a grandfather.

Learn how grandparents can preserve their memories and leave a lasting legacy for their grandchildren with a written record. In this blog post, discover five creative ways to record your family history, from starting an informal journal to sending emails to your grandchild's future self. Don't let your stories fade away—start recording them now!

Discover why family heirlooms are more than just objects in this blog post. Explore the emotional connection between family heirlooms and family legacy, and find inspiration to preserve your own family memories through cherished objects. Read more to understand how grandparents can build a lasting legacy for your grandchildren.

Explore the importance of creating a deliberate legacy for your own grandchildren, considering the impact of your actions, words, and attitudes on their values and beliefs. Grandparents will enjoy this thoughtful exploration of the intergenerational impact of family and legacy.

In this inspirational blog post, Donne Davis, founder of the GaGa Sisterhood, shares how her experience as a grandmother has been crucial to cherishing both old and new friendships. She reflects on her lifelong friendships and the deep connections she has formed through her social network for grandmothers. Read on for a heartwarming story about the power of friendship and the joys of grandparenting.

As a grandparent, it's natural to worry about your grandchildren's well-being. But how do you handle concerns about their health or safety without interfering? This blog post offers practical advice on how to detach yourself, do your research, and approach the conversation tactfully. In cases of abuse or neglect, learn how to be your grandchild's advocate and seek help. Don't miss the helpful child safety resources at the end of the post.

How to keep your grandchildren safe is one of the most important things for grandparents to think about. This blog post by safety expert Gail Gould will remind you what you need to consider to keep your grandkids safe from avoidable accidents and injuries. Read on to find out what you can do.

Being mindful of your goals as a grandparent can help you be more present and enjoy your grandchildren more. Here are five ways to make your time with your grandchildren more rewarding, instead of leading to grandparent burnout.

When Donne Davis became a grandmother, she gathered a circle of women who were as “gaga” over their grandbabies as she was. They named themselves the GaGa Sisterhood, and became an important source of support for one another as they navigated their new role. Over the years, she has shared the collective wisdom of the GaGa Sisterhood on her website and blog, and in a small but mighty book called “When Being a Grandma isn’t So Grand”.

Competing with the other grandparents? Learn why grandchildren don't rank the people who love them and how to stop keeping score, even at the holidays.

How do you keep the attention of a squirrely two-year-old, or a three-year-old with better things to do? The secret to picking books for your grandchildren is finding ones that demand their attention: books that ask them questions, encourage them to jump around, or are filled with silliness. These interactive stories will keep toddlers and preschoolers tuned in.