On Grandparents’ Day, we pause to celebrate the huge impact grandparents have on our lives, and on our kids’ lives. Grandparents can be a source of comfort, wisdom, and of course…treats.
Grandparents give us SO much…so we wanted to give something back! Here’s a collection of free gifts to help your family celebrate Grandparents’ Day.
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- To celebrate with some tunes: A playlist of songs dedicated to grandparents.
- To connect with your grandkids: Some fun questions to ask each other while you spend time together.
- To help you embrace self-care: A collection of helpful printables and resources to help you carve out some much needed time for yourself.
- To get some time alone: Tons of activities that will keep your grandkids engaged and happy.
Grandparents’ Day playlist
We put together this special playlist just for grandparents! The songs span several genres and decades, but they all have one thing in common—showing appreciation for the grandparents in our lives.
Family interview questions
Grandparents’ Day is a great time to learn a little more about each other! Use this fun set of questions to kick off a family interview! There are some questions you can ask the kids, and some questions they can ask you!
Self-care resources
Taking care of yourself is a critical part of being there for your grandkids. As they say, only once your own cup is full can you fill others’ cups, so take time every day to nurture your own physical and mental health.
Here are some resources to inspire you to take some time for yourself today—
- Positive parenting mantras to repeat to yourself when you need some reassurance, or simply want to feel a mental health boost!
- A printable list of science-backed ways to boost your happiness throughout the day.
- A printable 30-day self-care challenge you can do alone or with the whole family!
Activities for kids
Keep your grandkids happy and engaged with these activities for kids of all ages! Set them loose with photo scavenger hunts, mental health boosting exercises, fun worksheets and engaging coloring pages.
