The benefits of bonding with grandparents
If you've seen grandparents spending time with their grandchildren -- or if you've experienced the same thing yourself -- you know how beneficial this time can be to both young and old. The bonding can take on the form of anything from goofy playtime to dough-kneading together in the kitchen, war-time storytelling to outdoor exploration. It can be loads of fun; it can be sessions of sharing pockets of wisdom as well.
"Children who establish a close bond with their grandparents learn about their cultural heritage and family history, which can give them a stronger sense of belonging," states KidsHealth. "In addition, the unconditional love provided by grandparents allows children to develop trust and to feel safe with people other than their parents."
If your family's circumstances make staying in touch with the grandparents a little challenging, KidsHealth offers some tips.
posted by sunnyday at 5:32 PM
2 Comments:
AsianSmiles said...
Bubbly lola!
i guess our grannies are really such a nice company for our kids because other than the fact that they are a lot wiser than us, they are also in the time of their life when they really deserve to "enjoy"... same with our kids!
thanks for the nice post, as always they bring new truths.
sunnyday said...
I liken it to what Mufasa said to Simba during their "teachable moments" together -- about the circle of life. After years of rearing and educating children and doing everything to provide their children what they need, time comes when grandparents deserve to lay back and relax, while still imparting wisdom to young ones as they relax =)
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