Grandparents may feel younger - or at least young at heart - when they stay active and engaged. © iStockphoto.com/Daniela Andreea-
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By Amanda Genge, Staff Writer, myOptumHealth
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Grandparents and grandchildren often enjoy a deep and unique bond. Planning fun things to do together can strengthen this attachment. These activities can be as simple as reading a book or doing a puzzle together. Special trips or events are also a nice treat and a break from the routine for everyone.
Why make time for each other?
Both generations benefit from spending time in each other's company. Young children learn from the experiences and wisdom their grandparents share. And grandparents may feel younger - or at least young at heart - when they stay active and engaged. Even parents can benefit by getting a much-needed break!
Fun ways to be together
Activities should be pleasant and interesting for both grandchild and grandparent. Here are some ideas for your next visit:
At home:
- Play dress-up. Go through your closet and set aside unused clothes for pretend play - the more vintage and outlandish, the better. Add shoes, handbags and costume jewelry, too. Let your grandchild choose clothes for both of you to wear.
- Do a puzzle. Pick out a jigsaw puzzle together at the store, and when it's done, use puzzle glue to create a keepsake the child can hang on his or her bedroom wall.
- Make portraits of each other. Use crayons or paints to tap into your inner artists. Display your grandchild's artwork at your house, and let him or her take home your masterpiece.
- Cook or bake together. Even very young children can follow simple directions and help mix batter or shape dough. Keep track of what you make together in a blank journal. This is a great way to pass on heirloom family recipes.
- Work in the garden. Start in the cooler months by planning what you'll grow, and map out where things will go in the garden. Come spring, shop together for seeds and supplies and make a weekly date to plant, prune and harvest.
- Share a special hobby. Whether you knit, collect coins, go fishing or play cards, involve your grandchild in these activities. They're a wonderful opportunity for learning.
Excursions:
- Take a class together. With parental permission, sign up for a gym, music or art class with your grandchild. Some towns even offer free classes like this for kids and grownups to do together.
- Take in a show. Keep an eye out for local productions of kid-friendly productions. Your grandchild's favorite television character may even be coming to a stage near you.
- Visit the park. Go to the playground or just take a leisurely nature walk.
- Head to a local museum. It doesn't even have to be a special one just for kids - although those are certainly fun. Children of all ages can benefit from a trip to an art museum or historical center. Find out in advance if they hold special activities for kids.
- Spend the day at a farm. Kids will love picking their own produce and visiting with any resident animals.
When you live far away
Many families live far apart. If you aren't close enough for in-person bonding, try these easy high-tech ways to stay close to grandkids:
- Try video chat. Get help setting up a webcam so you can have live video conferences with your grandchildren. It's a fun way to connect instead of using the phone.
- Send a DVD bedtime story. Record yourself reading your grandchild's favorite book. They can watch it at home and read along before bed.
- Start a photo scavenger hunt. Pick a theme each week, like animals, food or even a certain shape or color. You and your grandchild can take pictures (film or digital) of things relating to that theme. Then, share the images via e-mail or regular mail and collect them in a photo album. Bring the albums when you do get together so you can talk about the pictures.
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SOURCES:
- University of Georgia. Fun learning activities for you and your grandchildren. Accessed: 01/27/2009
- Rotary International. Grandparenting: make it grand. Accessed: 01/27/2009
