It can be very easy, especially with a busy family schedule to forget about the elderly. The best part of being a grandparent is being able to spoil your grandkids, but unfortunately it is becoming more and more common for busy schedules to get in the way.
Even more so, finding an activity suitable for the elderly that will also keep you kids entertained can be a real task. Luckily for you, grandparents are the new cool according to an article on McCarthy & Stone’s blog and finding the time for some key family bonding has never been easier.
If you’re stuck for a few ideas, have some on us and get the family fun under way!
Walks/trips to the park
For the more agile grandparent and younger child, a trip to the park can be one of the most exciting days out. When it comes to parents, it can feel stressful playing bad cop and keeping that watchful eye on your children at the play park, constantly warning them and telling them off.
Next time, let your parents do the work as your kids are more likely to behave to impress their grandparents who’ll know exactly how to get those pesky troublemakers to listen. Family days out always stay in the memory and getting everybody involved is sure to make it a fun afternoon.
Trip down memory lane
Nothing brings smiles to faces quite like busting out the photo albums. Grandparents love talking about days gone buys and nothing will get your kids laughing quite like that perm you had back in the 80s!
Baking
The Express claims that “grandparents teach life skills” with 55% of adults admitting that their own parents played a crucial role in the upbringing of their children. Your kids are constantly learning and basic skills that can be utilised in the real world are priceless.
Whilst it may be hard to envision your five-year-old becoming the next great baker, fun activities such as baking with grandparents keep all parties involved as well as teaching valuable lessons such as basic cooking skills and cleanliness when handling food.
It also never hurts that no-one’s cooking tastes quite as good as your parents and you may even be the lucky recipient of their final baked goods!