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Grandparents Day

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The ‘art’ of generational storytelling and the role of the “grand-parental” relationship seems to have been lost as moving away from family, especially in today’s digital age, is more and more the norm. My Nana and Pa were a huge part of my existence growing up. I’m so grateful for their role in my life. Both passed away over a decade ago but my memories of them are strong and vivid. I used to comb my Nana’s hair and sit with her at the table for hours talking about the world. She and my Pa were a unique pair whose stories became more open and honest as the years passed by. In short they loved life and had the stories to prove it!

My relationship with my grandparents was life defining. I miss them terribly but smile often when I, my mother or my boys do something that reminds me of them. I know they’d be proud of me and the life I have built for my family. My boys have a very special relationship with their grandparents, albeit long distance. I’m determined to keep it that way.

September 9th is National Grandparent’s Day in the United States. To celebrate, I’d like to honor grandparents. Here are a few ideas:

  1. Look at Pictures – Show pictures to your children and tell stories about your grandparents
  2. Skype – for those of us who are long distance integrate this FREE method of communication at least weekly
  3. Gratitude Card making or Artwork – Make a “thank you” or “thinking of you” card with your children to send to their grandparents. We made these adorable resist paintings on mini canvas’ for Valentine’s Day.
  4. Virtual Story Time – My mother has virtual story time with my boys. She actually checks out books from her local library to read to them. All parties are thrilled and captivated by the time.
  5. Memory in a box – I have stones my grandmother gave me many years ago. I’d like to bring them out and share them with my 3 year old
  6. Pass Tradition – Teach your child a card game that your Grandparent’s taught you (for me that would be rummy) or bake a favorite family recipe
  7. Write your family’s story with your children
  8. Spend Time – You and your children spend an afternoon with them just hanging out or helping them around the house

 

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Marnie

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About Marnie Craycroft

Marnie hails from Maine where she spent summers buried in sand and winters buried in snow. She is the daughter of a nearly four decade veteran of the public school systems. Teaching has always been a part of her life. She founded Carrots Are Orange in 2010.

Carrots Are Orange is a Montessori learning and living website for parents and teachers.

Marnie graduated from Wesleyan University in 1999 with a BA in Economics. She spent nearly a decade working in investment management. In 2006, she earned her MA in business from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business.

Marnie moved to the west coast in 1999 and currently lives in Boulder with her husband and three sons. She is Montessori trained. Her work has been featured on Apartment Therapy, Buzzfeed, PBS Kids, BabyCenter, the Melissa & Doug blog, Huffington Post, and WhattoExpect.com. Besides writing, passions include running (usually after her three sons), photography, and outdoor adventures.

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