In the late 1970’s, Grandparent’s Day sprang from a small-town idea to an official National Holiday.  But even 30 years has neglected to do this holiday and its celebration justice.  While I have begun to see more “Grandparent’s Day” cards on the shelves of stores in recent Septembers, I have not seen or heard much more than those few, often overly-sentimental greetings.   I think this is due, in part, to some confusion as to how to celebrate this day and why it is important.  Grandparent’s Day, in a nut-shell, was intended to be a day on which to forge a deeper relationship between grandparents and grandchildren of all ages.  Grandparents should take the time to impart wisdom to their grandchildren, and grandchildren should spend this day honoring and giving some much-deserved attention to their grandparents.

So, as parents, how can we institute some great new “Grandparent’s Day” traditions for ourselves, our children, and all the grandparents and great-grandparents in the family? 

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