The Big Idea: Learning what grandparents were like as kids helps children feel connected—and appreciate that grown-ups were once young too!
When You Were My Age

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If you’re a grandparent, you can use the questions on this page to talk with your grandchildren about your childhood. What do you have in common? What’s different? Gather crayons, markers, or pencils and enjoy some side-by-side coloring time together. When you’re finished, take turns finishing the sentence “I love you because…”