As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, fall presents a wonderful opportunity for grandparents to spend quality time with their school-age grandchildren. With the hustle and bustle of the school year, autumn offers a chance to slow down, embrace the beauty of the season, and create lasting memories together. Here are some…
Fall Fun with Your Preschool Grandkids: Creating Cherished Memories
As the leaves change colors and the air turns crisp, fall presents a wonderful opportunity for grandparents to spend quality time with their preschool-aged grandkids. From exploring nature’s beauty to engaging in exciting seasonal activities, the autumn season offers countless ways to create lasting memories. In this blog post, we will share some delightful ideas…
Helping Your Grandchild Get Ready to Go Back to School: A Guide for Grandparents
Practical tips and suggestions to help your grandchild get ready for the new school year, ensuring a smooth and successful start.
Vacationing with your Children and Grandchildren
Vacationing with your children and grandchildren is a wonderful way to create lasting memories. Not only do you get to watch them explore the world, but you also get to enjoy quality time together. Whether it’s a road trip or an international flight, vacationing with multiple generations can be both rewarding and challenging.
Staying Connected When Grandchildren Live Far Away
Grandparents often have a special bond with their grandchildren. That’s why it can be hard to navigate life when your grandchildren live far away. You want to stay connected and involved in their lives, but you don’t want them to feel like you’re too intrusive or pushy. Here are a few tips for staying close…
5 Ways Traditions Help Us Stay Healthy and Happy
“As children become adults and move out of the house or away, the family traditions that bind us can sometimes get lost in the process,” says Aparna Abburi, president of Medicare and CareAllies with Cigna, which provides insurance to hundreds of thousands of older adults through its Medicare plans. “Forming new traditions or reigniting old…
Great Ways to Take the Fun to the Backyard
(StatePoint) If you’ve been spending a lot of time indoors lately, you may be ready to get outside for some fresh air. Here’s how to make your backyard the center of family fun. • Set up an outdoor theater: There’s no need to spend the day indoors, even if your family wants to binge watch…
5 Tips to Help Older Adults Be Healthier
For many, the new year is about establishing goals for the year ahead. But where should you start? As we age, an increasing number of us link our emotional and physical well-being to our overall health. After all, you can’t do the things you’d like if you aren’t healthy. With that in mind, Cigna and…
Why Children Should Spend More Time With Their Grandparents
Play is important for everyone, no matter their age — and when grandparents, parents and children play together, that’s where the real benefits of unstructured fun are discovered. “Play time with adults of different ages is not just a chance for families to bond, these interactions with positive role models can help children develop a…
Bedtime Books for Little Ones
A wonderful way to spend quality time with your grandchild is through books. Here are some of our favorites (old and new )based on age. Babies, toddlers, preschool For more books by age group visit Books Your Grandchildren Will Love