{"id":8032,"date":"2020-10-16T09:51:23","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T08:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8032"},"modified":"2025-07-23T13:04:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T12:04:51","slug":"how-to-be-the-best-grandparent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-be-the-best-grandparent\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Be The Best Grandparent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Being a grandma or a grandpa is loads of fun! You get to do all of the entertaining kid stuff with very little of the responsibility. Looking for some ideas for brilliant ways to bond with your grandchildren? Here are our top tips for how to be the best grandparent you can be!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Tips for Being the Best Grandparent:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#bend\">Bend the rules, but don&#8217;t break them<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#silly\">Don&#8217;t be afraid to act silly<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#keep\">Keep in touch however you can<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#messy\">Get messy!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#games\">Play board games and cards together<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#share\">Share family stories and recipes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#focus\">Focus on experiences &#8212; not things<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bend\">1. Bend the rules, but don&#8217;t break them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/johnny-cohen-OxOxqLAWvE0-unsplash-2.jpg\" alt=\"Grandfather with baby\" class=\"wp-image-8043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/johnny-cohen-OxOxqLAWvE0-unsplash-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/johnny-cohen-OxOxqLAWvE0-unsplash-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best parts about being a grandparent is treating your grandchildren! Breakfast in bed, buying them ice cream at the park, staying up a little past bedtime to watch a film\u2026 These are all great ways to show them how much you love them. Just make sure you\u2019re not actually breaking any of their parents\u2019 rules. Staying up 15 minutes after bedtime is fine every once in a while&#8211;but staying up three hours after bedtime is not! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"silly\">2. Don&#8217;t be afraid to act silly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/pexels-michael-morse-1312023-1.jpg\" alt=\"Grandmother and Granddaughter\" class=\"wp-image-8040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/pexels-michael-morse-1312023-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/pexels-michael-morse-1312023-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a grandparent, you don\u2019t really need to worry about many of the things parents need to worry about. This frees you up to act really silly! Get down on the floor to play with babies and younger children. With older children, you can make up wacky stories, tell hilarious jokes and bond over zany films or YouTube videos. Find every opportunity to laugh together &#8212; that\u2019s what childhood is all about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keep\">3. Keep in touch however you can<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3768140.jpg\" alt=\"Grandmother and Granddaughter\" class=\"wp-image-8039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3768140.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3768140-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live far away from your grandchildren or if it\u2019s just not possible to see them as much as you\u2019d like, you can still maintain a close relationship. Use Skype, FaceTime or WhatsApp to video call once a week. If possible, set a regular day and time for your call, so it becomes something you can all look forward to. You might even consider writing your grandchildren a letter or a post card every once in a while (or regularly) &#8212; this can encourage their reading and writing skills, and they\u2019ll love having something special arrive in the post just for them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"messy\">4. Get messy!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/bernard-hermant-bbuTpY447gA-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Child's hands with paint on them\" class=\"wp-image-8045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/bernard-hermant-bbuTpY447gA-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/bernard-hermant-bbuTpY447gA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a grandparent, you\u2019re lucky to have the time and freedom to get really messy with your grandchildren. After all, you\u2019re not having to clean up after them day in and day out! When they do come over, you can go wild with the craft supplies or glitter, have a massive water fight in the back garden, or do some messy science experiments. After all, once the little ones go home, you\u2019ll have plenty of time to tidy up &#8212; you can even leave it until the next day if you want. What a luxury!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"games\">5. Play board games and cards together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/horrible-histories---the-board-game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/637088148726980000-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Horrible Histories Board Game box\" class=\"wp-image-5544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/637088148726980000-1.jpeg 815w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/637088148726980000-1-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/637088148726980000-1-768x462.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Board games and card games are a brilliant way to spend quality time with your grandchildren. Teach them some card games you remember from your own childhood, or bring out the old classics &#8212; Monopoly, Cluedo, Scrabble. If you want to throw some new games into the mix, try <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/horrible-histories---the-board-game\" target=\"_blank\">Horrible Histories the Board Game<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/childrens-presents\/beat-that\" target=\"_blank\">Beat That!<\/a> And if you can\u2019t be together in person, don\u2019t worry! There are loads of mobile and online games you could play together wherever you are, from chess to Words with Friends (an online version of Scrabble).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"share\">6. Share family stories and recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/phillip-goldsberry-lP3Fue7Xxxk-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Family making a gingerbread house together\" class=\"wp-image-8044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/phillip-goldsberry-lP3Fue7Xxxk-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/phillip-goldsberry-lP3Fue7Xxxk-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most children love to hear stories about their family\u2019s history, traditions and culture. They\u2019ll especially love to hear stories about when their mum or dad was their age! For younger kids, it\u2019s important to keep stories short and sweet. And of course, funny stories are always a winner! You can also share certain foods or recipes that have been passed down through the generations or have significance to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"focus\">7. Focus on experiences &#8212; not things<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/pexels-freestocksorg-167300.jpg\" alt=\"Grandfather and Granddaughter\" class=\"wp-image-8036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/pexels-freestocksorg-167300.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/pexels-freestocksorg-167300-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lasting memories will come from the experiences you have together, not the things you buy them. Take your grandchildren to the zoo, plan a silly activity in the park, go on nature walks, watch trains or aeroplanes, or even host a \u2018cinema night\u2019 with pyjamas, popcorn and hot chocolate. When it comes to fun experiences, the possibilities are endless! And to really make the memories last, don\u2019t forget to take pictures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For some great gift ideas for grandchildren, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/popular\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our website<\/a>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Why can&#8217;t you tell a joke while standing on ice? <strong>Because it might crack up!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/jokes\/\" style=\"background-color:#18aa1d\">WICKED UNCLE JOKE FACTORY<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being a grandma or a grandpa is loads of fun! 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