Unless your children’s grandparents live close by, it is
likely that they see each other only once in awhile. Or, if you are lucky, the
grandparents live only a few houses down and come over every Sunday evening for
dinner.
No matter what the connection is between your kids and their
grandparents though, it is necessary to instill in your children a sense of
love and respect for these extremely important members of the family. And if
you didn’t know already, today is Grandparents’ Day, a time to show
grandparents your eternal love. This week then, we have included five simple
ways to help the kids show love for your own parents when the holiday rolls
around:
1. A Date Out on the
Town
One of the simplest ways for your little ones to show love
to their grandparents is by having them spend a whole day together out on the
town. They can enjoy the day by going to the park, seeing animals at the zoo,
visiting a museum, or by just wandering about town enjoying each other’s
company.
2. Bring Grandparents
to School
If your children are encouraged to bring a parent to school
one day, step aside and suggest that grandma or grandpa take your place
instead. This will make one (or both) of the grandparents feel like a very
special part of your child’s life, and will give them a sense of what goes on
in school on a daily basis.
3. Make Photo
Memories Together
While grandparents may not have tons of photos from when
they were children, you can make sure that all of the traditions you start
together now are memorialized forever by taking pictures of everyone together. Whether
you are enjoying a special day together, or just hanging out, a picture will
act as the perfect reminder of the experience you shared together.
4. Paint a Picture
for the Grandparents
Nothing truly says “I love you” than a handmade kids arts
and crafts project that the children completed themselves. And for the perfect
way to surprise the grandparents this year, make sure the children are able to use
their new Tree of Life Arts Set. This fantastic new kids arts and crafts
set will help the little ones paint pictures and do art projects to give to
grandma and grandpa this year.
5. Listen to Stories
Grandparents are generally the oldest living generation
within a family. And, as such, they hold information regarding history that we
are all too young to have experienced. Encourage your children to listen to
their grandparents speak this year about fun things they did when they were
just little ones themselves.
Let’s Celebrate
Grandparents Together This Year
For many of us, our grandparents helped shape the people
that we have become today. And in order to say “thank you,” and help our own
children show love for their grandparents, try these five simple activities
this year on Grandparents’ Day.