Show and Share: Teaching Life Lessons as a Cool Grandpa – EP 221

In this episode, I discuss the importance of sharing life skills with grandchildren and creative ways to teach them essential lessons. I reflect on personal experiences with my father and how small, everyday moments can provide invaluable learning opportunities for grandkids.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The power of showing and sharing life skills instead of just telling.
  • How can travel experiences teach kids practical skills, from navigating an airport to problem-solving on the go?
  • The benefits of bringing grandkids to meetings and social gatherings to expose them to real-world interactions.
  • Discussing money and financial responsibility in a fun and engaging way can help set them up for success.
  • Practical ways to turn everyday moments into learning opportunities.

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Links

Read my latest guest blog: “From Grandpa’s Heart – Four Things to Say to Encourage Your Granddaughter” at: https://www.caringgrandparents.com/from-grandpas-heart-4-things-to-say-to-encourage-your-granddaughter/

You can listen to and watch John Fogerty’s classic song, Centerfield, by using this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq3hEMUeBGQ

You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fuMA6WDj16A

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My Grandpa’s Grandpa

When it is time for bed, Charlie’s grandpa tucks Charlie in. Charlie asks his grandpa many questions about his grandpa’s grandpa. Charlie’s grandpa shares a magical moment as he introduces Charlie to his great-grandpa through fun memories.

 

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