From birth to adulthood, old age and death again, the karmic cycle has continued for eons on end without a single pause in the Tree of Life. People and their ideologies have been shaped by the era they have gown up and lived with. Each successive generation has created its own identity as well as left a legacy in social, economic, political, cultural and religious terms. In the 21st century, all identity, relationships and roles have been undergoing a paradigm shift.
It's a beautiful thought when one hears that the son sees through the eyes of the father and when the son is the father himself, the son sees the world through the eyes of the father again.
Nuclear family structures, working parents, and a hurried pace of existence have left many families with a sense of alienation from each other and lack of warmth in familiarity. Being a grandparent is an opportunity to play, to 'fall in love' again, and appreciate the magic of a developing mind.
Grandparents share things that they adore with a new audience; see the world in a new way through younger eyes; experience music, nature, reading, gardening, theatre, and other interests through the young and curious mind. They relive their childhood into adolescence and adulthood all over again. From near or far, grand parenting can provide continuity in a child's life. Grandparents are often the family historians, and can add a rich sense of family tradition to a child's life.
If the grandchild is a mere baby, focus on toys that are visually stimulating and interactive, especially those that let the baby interact with you. Recent research shows the developmental benefits of toys as well. It turns out that babies experience a huge sense of accomplishment when they can make a toy "do" something-even something as basic as making a rattle create a noise. Learning about cause and effect boosts a baby's drive to learn. By playing with and mastering toys, your grandchild gains self-confidence as well as rudimentary math, language, and reading skills.
For slightly older children, indulging in activities with grandchildren, such as reading books to planting flower in the garden, flying kites, or just plain talking create times of intense bonding. This leaves an indelible mark and sense of attachment with each other. Reading out stories, even in a long lost baritone turned windy soprano scale modulation, creates a lasting impression on the young mind of the sense of adventure, knowledge, and treasure that can be gleaned from books.
Outdoor or sporty activities, such as attending a basket ball match, fishing in the countryside, throwing stones in the water, watching the tide, playing 'catching catch' with balls, are fascinating for young children. Concerts, plays, theatres, science centers, and museums expand the intellectual, aesthetic and cultural horizons of the impressionable mind, as well as stimulate healthy discussions and a sense of perspective for children.
Board and card games are a unique opportunity to watch kids in action and to see how they operate in the world. Games also give you the opportunity to teach children how to be a good sport, play fairly and develop a sense of justice. Engaging in hobbies and activities that both you and your grandchild love can be a great way to spend time together and learn about each other. Taking an interest in something the grandchildren like, such as trading cards or the Harry Potter book series, may open them up in ways never seen before because they get to share their special area of knowledge and take inherent pride in it as well.
Keeping channels of communication open and easy has never been so convenient or cost effective. Mobile phones and video conferencing reduces the concept of a thousand miles at the touch of a button. Becoming computer literate is another step towards keeping an active touch with the grandchildren. E-mails can keep your contact loving, interested, vibrant and relevant.
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