Parenting Thoughts
If you are a parent or caregiver for children, share this “greatness list” with grandparents you know.
If you are a grandparent or a grandparent “substitute” – celebrate. You are great for all the following reasons.
Grandparents are great because …
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They are funny. They use words kids don’t hear in other places, like whipper-snapper, davenport,
picture show, pocket book, thing-a-ma-gig, catawampus, or cattycornered. -
They tell family stories and exaggerate them to be good for a laugh.
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They show old pictures and home movies that make you laugh.
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They like to talk to you. Everything you say is interesting. They haven’t heard your words and curious questions a thousand times like parents have.
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They like to be asked questions. There are never too many questions for grandparents. After all, they usually don’t see you everyday.
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They get excited for your accomplishments, sad about your disappointments, and always encourage you.
