Are you a cool grandparent? Ask your grandkids. Cool grandparents are on trend with their wardrobe picks, like going to the arcade, and are usually very active!
Staying up to date on the latest trends in technology is one way to relate to your grandkids, and you may even surprise them.....when they find out you have a TikTok account. Check out what my grandchild says cool grandparents do and why she loves her boomer grandparents so much.....
They Don't Try To Change You
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Baby boomer grandparents accept you and love you as you are. They don't try to make you fit into a certain niche. If they do, they are not cool grandparents. Why are boomer grandparents so accepting? Boomers value individualism.
They Wear Hey Dude Shoes
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These shoes are made for everyday wear and the styles appeal to both kids and adults. This writer ( cool baby boomer grandmother) has two pair and they are lightweight and comfortable. The best part is the price!
They Play Arcade Games
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Arcade games are fun for everyone. Skee ball is my favorite and the granddaughters love the basketball throw and the race car games. Playing arcade games also has cognitive benefits and helps improve physical dexterity.
They Make TikTok Videos
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Yes, outgoing grandparents are stars on TikTok and YouTube doing everything from dancing to cooking. I know a few grandparents who share their daily schedule on TikTok, taking their viewers along with them on shopping trips and gym workouts.
They Are Gamers
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Home gaming is big with grandkids; whether you approve or not doesn't matter to the kids. You might be surprised how much you enjoy games that incorporate the virtual reality headset.
They Jump At Trampoline Parks
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You can get as active as you like at an indoor trampoline park. Just walk the trampolines or do double flips! The kids love it when you join them on the mats.
They Go To Concerts
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Baby boomers rock. They may not have invented music concerts, but they know how to enjoy them. And many boomers still attend concerts.
They Take Selfies
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No selfie stick is needed but if you have one they are great for getting everyone in the shot. Grandkids love taking selfies with their grandparents.
They Go To The Grandkids Sporting Events
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Nothing makes young kids, teens, or twenty-somethings happier than seeing their grandparents in the stands or on the sidelines at their sporting events.
They Ride Bicycles
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Another thing that can help you connect to your grandkids while staying active and healthy is bike riding. Riding a bike is a great option for older adults who do not want to drive a car.
They Don't Embarrass Their Grandkids
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Embarrassing your grandkids is soooo easy to do. You have to watch your every word and move, or an embarrassing moment will happen. Then, of course, there are those of us who love to embarrass our grandchildren at least once a week!
Hey Cool Grandparents. Try These Pina Colada Recipes
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What is the coolest drink of Summer? Why, a Pina Colada, of course. When you think of a Pina Colada, you think of Summer and paradise. The yummy mix of rum, pineapple, and coconut is like a little sip of Heaven.
Three Pina Colada Cocktail Recipes: Classic Pineapple, Mango, And Banana
10 Crucial Things You Should Talk To Your Teenager About
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Teenagers in the modern era think they know everything, just like in past generations, but the opposite is true. Recently, men and women met in an online discussion to reveal things they wished their parents had drilled into their heads.
10 Crucial Things You Should Talk To Your Teenager About
Author: Kathy Owen
Kathy Owen specializes in painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds into unique home decor. She founded the home decor blog PetticoatJunktion.com in 2011, where she shares her expertise on furniture painting and upcycling found items.
