Show Notes
In this episode of Don’t Let the Old Man In, we explore the vital role grandparents can play in supporting children’s mental health, confidence, resilience, and sense of belonging.
Our guest, Melissa, creator of The Art of Mentoring and author of Will Your Grandkids Be Okay?, explains why grandparents are uniquely positioned to become trusted mentors and steady sources of wisdom in an increasingly uncertain world.
We discuss how grandparents can:
Build stronger intergenerational relationships Support young people experiencing loneliness or emotional challenges Share family stories that strengthen identity and resilience Ask questions that encourage curiosity and critical thinking Create meaningful rituals and traditions Model the behaviors they want to pass on Offer guidance without becoming controlling Set healthy boundaries while staying connected
Check out "Will Your Grandkids Be Ok?" here: https://amzn.asia/d/07DOIZB8
Whether you are a grandparent, parent, mentor, or trusted adult, this conversation offers practical ideas for helping young people feel grounded enough to grow and confident enough to face the future.
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