When You Disagree With How Your Grandchildren Are Being Raised
Disagreeing with your grandchildren’s parents is inevitable. How you handle it determines whether you stay connected or get pushed out. Here’s a practical framework for navigating disagreements without damaging the relationship.
Building a Bridge to Your Grandchildren Through Their Parents
The secret to meaningful grandparent-grandchild relationships isn’t just about the kids—it’s about honoring their parents. Learn how supporting your adult children creates stronger bonds with your grandchildren and builds family harmony.
My Signature Upside-down Hug
What begins as a playful moment can become a lifelong connection. My Upside-Down Hug started when my grandkids were toddlers — and they still talk about it today. Create your own ritual. The impact lasts forever. 🌿✨
Your Legacy as a Grandparent
Your legacy as a grandparent isn’t created in grand moments—it’s built in the everyday love, wisdom, and presence you share. Every story you tell, every value you model, and every memory you create becomes part of the inheritance your grandchildren carry into the future.
Neil Taft: A Toastmaster for the Ages
Neil Taft: A Toastmaster for the Ages TL;DR For decades, Neil Taft has stood at the lectern as both student and teacher – proving that the art of communication is one of the most powerful gifts a grandparent can model and pass on. Neil Taft has stood at the lectern as both student and teacher, […]
The Mother of Your Grandchildren
When grandparents and the mother of their grandchildren, married or separated, work together with respect and kindness, children thrive in love, stability, and family harmony.
Wearing Out the Tread
What can an “unsupervised 11-year-old” who quit high school three times teach us about family, resilience, and grandparenting? A lot, if his name is Neil Taft.
How to Weather Hard Times
Grandparents know storms don’t last forever. By sharing our stories of resilience, we teach grandchildren that strength is found in endurance, hope, and the courage to keep going.
Meet Your Grandchildren Where They Are
Magic moments happen when we connect through the ways they communicate, not just our own. By meeting them in their world, we create deeper bonds, shared understanding, and memories that truly last.
Rewards from Interactions with Grandchildren
The greatest reward of all? Time with your grandchildren.
From spontaneous hugs to deep conversations, every interaction brings joy, purpose, and a sense of legacy. They keep us young, curious, and connected across generations.