Grand Thoughts Submission

Next Month's Topic

What life lessons do you want your grandchildren to learn?

Past Topic

What’s the best type of help you can offer your grandchildren’s parents? Share your advice.
You don’t “spoil” your grandkids, do you? You just give them a little extra-special treatment. (If we asked their parents, would they agree?) Let us know how you see things!
We know it’s true: kids do say the darnedest things. So please share a laugh with us: what’s the funniest thing your grandkids have said to you?
Share your ideas for special things to do with your grandkids during these winter months. Do you take them on outings? Do you stay indoors and enjoy board games, crafts, or maybe cooking together? Let us know how you spend your special time together!
Do you have holiday traditions you’re passing down to your grandchildren? Share your special ideas with us!
What’s the one thing you wish someone had told you before you became a grandparent?
Are your grandkids old enough for school? If so, are things different for their family today compared to when your kids were in school?
Based on his/her antics so far, what do you think your grandchild will be when they grow up?
Do you text your grandkids? Are you “friends” with them on social media websites? Do you think text messaging and social media sites are quick and efficient ways to keep in touch, annoying distractions, or something in between?
Have you ever taken a vacation with your grandkids? If you've done it, share the good, the bad, and the most memorable parts of your adventures.
Do you read to your grandchild? If so, do you have a favorite book or type of story you especially enjoy together?
What do you remember most about your own grandparents? Are there things about your relationships with them that influence how you are with your own grandchildren?
If you have a nickname from your grandchildren, why do they call you that? Is there a funny or endearing story behind it? Please tell us.
Remember the first time you heard you were going to be a grandparent? Were you elated or overwhelmed … or some other feeling altogether? Tell us all about it.
During 2009, what was the most memorable time you enjoyed with your grandkids?
Enjoy these quotable quotes from grandchildren!
What are your best grandchild-friendly recipes for holiday meals or treats? We can’t wait to hear! Be sure to mention if your grandchildren help out with the preparation and if so, what parts they really enjoy doing.
Got any great ideas for what to give your grandkids this year? How about sharing ways to make your time with them over the holidays even more special?
What's different about raising kids today?
How do you keep in touch with your long-distance grandchildren?
What are some of your favorite summer-time activities to do with your grandchildren?

Share Your Thoughts

What’s the best part of being a grandparent? Has it changed as your grandchildren have gotten older?