Andre Renna shares his experience as a grandfather with us. We learn about Andre’s reaction to learning that he would become a grandpa for the first time and how he was very excited to meet his grandchildren. I ask Andre about being a grandfather in the same community as his children and grandchildren. Andre shares with us how being close to his grandchildren is a blessing, but at times, it can also be difficult.
We learn about Andre’s background growing up in Brooklyn, NY, with his extended family very close by and having that shared experience of living and growing up next to his grandparents. Andre and I also discussed his wonderful experience co-writing a book with his granddaughter. He shares with us the experience of his granddaughter creating the story while he was pushing her on a swing out in the park.
You will also be inspired by Andre’s involvement as a volunteer at his grandchildren’s school. Andre actively acts as a role model and mentor to the children in the school’s reading program. The boys in the school also connect with Andre when he assists in the school’s cafeteria. He shares that his ability to build connections with the boys through sports and other activities they are interested in helps them and their teachers have better lines of communication and areas of interest outside of the classroom.
You will enjoy hearing how Andre builds meaningful and lasting connections with his grandchildren. Once you have listened to this episode, remember to like, subscribe, and share it with a friend.
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Links
Here is the email address to connect with Andre and order the book The Surprise Birthday Party: The Adventures of Aria and Ducky: awrenna@comcast.net
You can check out the book at Amazon as well using this link: https://www.amazon.com/Surprise-Birthday-Party-Adventures-Ducky/dp/0578903954/ref=sr_1_1?crid=376YXD5V341Z9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fh3C8PvpkQ8X-xtbuUctQQ.mVnH45R6fAwwFv_47dr2wt8eZRBgsIf0r_IqkHIDLHU&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Surprise+Birthday+Party%2C+andre+Renna&qid=1728511997&sprefix=the+surprise+birthday+party%2C+andre+renna%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1 (if you order the book through Andre, using his email address, he can have the book signed for you)
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