More than 20 years of writing, speaking, and advocating in the grandparenting space has taught Neil Taft one thing above all others: the most impactful grandparents are never working alone.
This past May, Neil gave a TEDx talk on grandparenting and intergenerational connection. In the days that followed, fellow speakers began referring to him as “America’s Grandpa.” He does not take that lightly. It is not a title he claimed; it is one that reflects a community of people doing the same work, for the same reasons, with the same heart.
That community is growing. And two of its most important voices deserve your attention.
Greg Payne is the host of Cool Grandpa, one of the longest-running podcasts focused specifically on the grandparenting experience. Greg is not just an interviewer; he is a practitioner. He brings a depth of curiosity and warmth to every conversation that makes his listeners feel seen, challenged, and encouraged.
His work is a model for what intentional grandparenting content looks like at its best.
Christine Crosby is the founder and longtime editor of Grand Magazine, one of the most respected resources in the grandparenting space. She has spent her career building a platform that elevates the grandparent voice and connects families with information that actually helps.
Recently, Greg and Christine joined forces to launch The Grand Tribe, a new podcast that brings their combined expertise and networks into one conversation. The result is something the grandparenting world has needed for a long time.
Neil has spent two decades asking better questions about grandparenting. What does it mean to show up? How do you stay connected when family life gets complicated? How do you leave a legacy that lasts?
Programs like Cool Grandpa and The Grand Tribe are doing the same work from a different angle. They are accumulating wisdom, surfacing real stories, and making that information accessible to grandparents who are ready to grow.
“I must admit sometimes I feel like the dog that finally catches that car they have been barking at and chasing for all these years. It is programs like what Greg has brought to us that help with this learning curve.” – Neil Taft
The grandparenting conversation is maturing. The resources are getting better. And the people leading that charge deserve to be recognized.
Thank you, Greg. Thank you, Christine.
Neil Taft | Author, Speaker, America’s Grandpa
