Celebrating Grandparents with Kris Amundson

Calling all grandparents! Join former Virginia State Delegate Kristen J. Amundson to discuss THE GRANDPARENT EFFECT.
About this Event

Calling all grandparents! Are you looking for ways to support your grandchildren’s emotional development, education, and sense of identity? This Grandparent’s Day, we invite you to a discussion with former Virginia state delegate, Kristen J. Amundson, to discuss her new book, THE GRANDPARENT EFFECT: HELPING CHILDREN THRIVE THROUGH LOVE, SUPPORT, AND CONNECTION, which explores the powerful and evolving role today’s grandparents play in children’s lives.

Being a grandparent today is very different from being a grandparent a generation ago. Grandparents live longer, so they have more time to play a role in their grandchildren's lives. But now that the generations often live farther away, it can be difficult to see and spend time together. T looks at how grandparents can and do play a huge role in their grandchildren's lives. It talks about how they can support their grandchildren, from encouraging reading to driving kids to athletic practices to reinforcing and teaching family values. It shares ways grandparents can help kids do better in school beyond just showing up for the holiday concert.

Her 40 minute talk will be followed by 20 minutes of audience Q&A, after which attendees may get their books signed. Copies of the book will be for sale at the event.

This event is free but requires a RSVP.

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Kristen Amundson reveals the many ways that grandparents can have a positive impact on their grandchildren. From preschool through high school, Amundson highlights programs that involve grandparents, explains the most current research in child development and education, shares stories of active and involved grandparents, and provides resources for further enrichment. Throughout, she emphasizes the importance of grandparents supporting their own children in their parenting journey and not overstepping, offering guidance on how best to integrate new parenting methods into their grandparenting efforts.

Featuring fun activities and recommendations for educating while spending quality time with grandchildren, and with a chapter specially for grandparents who have become primary caregivers, The Grandparent Effect is a much-needed resource for grandparents who are already involved and for those who want to do more. Because the love and support of grandparents, whether from far away or in the home, can make all the difference.