Mel Feller Lists The Best Things Grandparents love to do by Mel Feller

Mel Feller Lists The Best Things Grandparents love to do by Mel Feller

Even though this is a blog, that Mel Feller has put together about grandpas.  However, when writing this Mel Feller determined that this was something both grandparents love to do.  Mel and his ex-wife share these duties together still.

Telling Stories to Grandchildren

The best part of listening to stories by them is that they have their own personal touch in that. I wonder how they get a new story every day.  Grandparents have a Midas touch to stories, which take us to a new world ...A world of happiness, astonishments and surprises .Grandchildren love to hear such stories. Stories create a bond between grandparents and grandchildren, which is so amiable. Try never to skip a chance to tell a story.

Look at Baby Books

Grab the baby books—not your grandchild’s, but their parents. There is nothing children like better than seeing their parent as peer (rather than the person who tells them to clean up their room and it’s time for bed). Talk about their mom or dad’s first step, first word, anything he or she did that was naughty or funny.

Play Cards

Whether it’s bridge, gin rummy or mah jongg, playing games you love with your grandkids opens them up to new experiences and shows them a piece of you and what hobbies you enjoy. What child doesn’t love competing against Grandma, or seeing Grandpa make mistakes? “Sometimes, I purposely goof up,” both my dad and grandpa stated, “because my grandkids love it when they catch me."

 Bake Cookies. Eat Them

Okay, the yum factor makes this an obvious winner, but the hidden benefits are important, too. Kids like to be included in grown-up activities and cooking or baking is just that. However, it is also about family traditions and history. So while your grandchild is measuring and stirring, you‘re teaching how to plan, follow instructions, and develop patience. You also might be sharing where the recipe came from, and how your mother or grandmother used to make it. Knowing these facts goes a long way with kids.

Break Out the Video Games

We know we said no-tech for these activities, but a lot of bonding can take place over a video game. Here, kids become the teachers and can show you what they like and how they do things. And if you don’t catch on, don’t worry.”  This is sportsmanship with a huge potential laugh factor—plus everyone gets exercise.

 Stitch Clothes for them

Grandparents must indulge themselves in this creative work. Bringing out the best creations out. Children love wearing sweaters knit by their grandparents. Making patchwork, embroidery on your granddaughter’s favorite skirt will be a pleasant surprise.

Go to the Library

Encouraging reading has no downside, and it can easily be turned into a ritual kids will love. If your library has a story hour and kids are younger, go for that, and then go to the children’s section and browse with your grandchild. If grandkids are older, ask them what they are reading, check out a copy for yourself and start your own mini-book club together.

Open Your Jewelry Box

A jewelry box is like a mini-history of your life. Inside can be wondrous items that have interesting stories attached to them. This is just what kids—especially teen and teenage girls—love. Tell kids about the necklaces, earrings, and bracelets inside. In addition, if you feel comfortable, let them try on some items. They will feel like royalty, and look forward to seeing the jewelry box every time they visit.

Play any Game with them / Treasure Hunt

Passing time with your grandchildren by playing any fun game such as treasure hunt, or going out for fishing. This will create a very good co-ordination among you and your grandchildren. Even playing trivia with them such as sports or movie trivia.

Giving them gifts and appraisals for giving the right answer. You will be on top of the world by seeing that wide smile on your grandchildren’s face.

Giving Them the Best of Your Wisdom

Lastly, the most important thing which every grandparent can give is to give them their experience. Your Wisdom, which grew over the time, is a boon for your grandchildren and will surely help them to do something fruitful in life. Every wrong deed done by you and the lessons you have learnt will surely give your grandchildren a lesson for life.

Thank You My Grandparents for giving me everything you had!!