Spread GRANDlove.
It’s easy.
Hug them with your words every single month.
GRAND Word Hug Printables
GRAND Word Hugs were developed by Kerry Byrne, PhD , Founder of The Long Distance Grandparent.
She is on a mission to spread GRANDlove to 1 million grandchildren.
Kerry uses research evidence about grandparent-grandchild relationships to create practical digital products that can be easily used by grandparents all over the world.
Here’s what you’ll get for just $10:
- 37 beautifully designed GRAND Word Hug Printable Sheets
- Tons of suggestions about what to write to get your creative juices flowing
- Top Tips from grandparents who have been using GRAND Word Hugs for years
- 10 different ways to send GRAND Word Hugs to surprise and delight your grandchildren
- A quick summary about the research underpinning GRAND Word Hugs and why they matter so much
- You will immediately receive a link to download a PDF file which means you can send a Grand Word Hug to your grandchild in the mail TODAY
THIS IS A DIGITAL PRODUCT. NOTHING WILL BE MAILED
Why Send GRAND Word Hugs?
01
Your grandchildren need you.
This is one-way mail – sent to your grandchildren with no expectation of a response. It’s a simple way to create an intentional touch point with them that lets them know you are there for them, loving them and cheering them on – no matter the distance between.
02
This relationship matters.
Adults who report strong relationships with their grandparents score lower on tests of depression and higher on well-being. PLUS they score higher on pro-social behaviors such as kindness and generosity. This relationship is more than nice to have – this relationship matters.
03
You can make a difference with your words.
It turns out, grandchildren remember the loving sentiments shared by grandparents. And researchers have found this type of communication is related to ratings of higher emotional closeness to their grandparents. Your words matter.
What grandparents are saying about GRAND Word Hugs
Sending word hugs helps me to be more intentional in my grandparenting. It’s easy to do and it’s a way to connect in between Facetime chats (especially when we don’t get to chat for a long time which happens because they are busy). I keep copies and add them to a binder. I plan to share my Word Hugs with them one day to remind them I was there, cheering them on from a distance.
I know he loves receiving these because he always asks about them and reads them back to me on our video chats.
My tween grandchildren aren’t into video chatting. This is a way to let them know I’m always here for them and I’m noticing the little things. Also, that I’m proud of them. I want my grandchildren to know I was always proud of them!
