Hanging Out with the Grandparents
National Grandparents Day September 12th
Each year on the Sunday following Labor Day, grandchildren across the country honor their grandparents. There is a special bond that can only be shared between grandchildren and their grandparents. Grandparents are full of hugs and kisses, family history, wisdom, patience, love and guidance. National Grandparents Day gives grandchildren the opportunity to show love and appreciation to their grandparents.
National Grandparents Day has its very own song. The National Grandparents Day Council of Chula Vista, California announced in 2004 that A Song for Grandma and Grandpa by Johnny Prill would be the official song of the United States National Grandparents Day holiday. The Council presented Prill with the National Songwriter’s Award in recognition of his highly popular composition A Song for Grandma and Grandpa.
The forget-me-not is the official flower for National Grandparents Day.
National Grandparents Day is expected to grow in significance over the next decade and beyond as the number of grandparents in the United States rises from 65 million in 2011 to 80 million in 2020 as a result of the baby boom. Show your appreciation for everything your grandparents have done for you.
DRAW PICTURES OF ONE ANOTHER
Who knew Grandma or Grandpa was an artist? Drawings are a great keepsake for both the grandchild and grandparent.
SING KARAOKE AND DANCE
Want to see Grandma and Grandpa dance? Ask them their favorite song growing up and throw it on for a little dance party.
COLOR OR PAINT PICTURE FRAMES
Create something that will always have a special place in your child’s heart by having them decorate a picture frame with Grandma and Grandpa.
PLAY A GAME ON A SMARTPHONE
Having your child show Grandma or Grandpa how to play their favorite game on their smartphone or tablet will be right up your child’s alley.
