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As grandparents, you can have a tremendous influence in the lives of your grandchildren simply by staying involved. There are so many creative ways to play a meaningful role and have a positive impact on their development:
Talk with the child's parents about the role you want to play in the child's life, and remember to respect their choices and decisions. The relationship you build with your grandchildren now will benefit them � and bring joy to you � for years to come. |
When cooking, encourage your child to help. For example, if a recipe calls for 3 eggs, ask him or her to get 3 eggs from the fridge. She'll feel like she's helping and counting will help develop her math skills.
Turn chores like laundry into learning activities. Ask your child to identify colors, help you separate lights and darks, or count the number of socks. These activities will help build math and cooperation skills.
Bedtime should follow a schedule. For example, bath, teeth brushing, bedtime story, nightlight, kiss good night and sleep. A consistent schedule helps children learn to go to sleep by themselves.
Turn an errand into a fun learning game that helps your child make sense of the surrounding world. If your child likes trucks, look for trucks as you drive and see who can yell "truck" first.
Connect language to everyday experiences - it helps your baby learn to speak and eventually read better.
