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Across Generations – supported by the bestsellers A Little Something and Dream – explores our connections with others and encourages closer relationships between generations. Here's our current collection of Across Generations guides, tips, and feature articles. Some are new while others temporarily link to our old website. We're always adding more resources, so check back again!

LEGACY

What is Legacy?
Ted's Legacy

GIFTS

Marking A Milestone: The Best Graduation Gifts
Meaningful Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Creative, Meaningful Gift Ideas for Young & Old
Creative Ideas for Giving Gifts to Your Grandchildren
Keepsake Gift Ideas
A Note About "Thank You" Notes
Top 10 Books to Say "I Love You"

LITERACY

Reading A Little Something
A True Story (A Little Something)
How to Do an Intergenerational Reading of Dream
Intergenerational Activities for Dream

FAMILY

Fast Family Facts
Top 5 Tips for Building Family Bonds
12 Tips to Bring the Generations in Your Family Closer
Top 10 Books to Say "I Love You"
Reading A Little Something
Family e-search: Genealogy on the Internet
   (The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, IN)

Nourishing the Family Tree
   (South Bend Tribune, South Bend, IN)

GRANDPARENTS

Grandparents Day Planning & Activity Guide
History of National Grandparents Day
Fast Facts on Grandparenting
Grandparents Today
Why Grandparents Are VIPs
How to Read With Your Grandchild
Reading A Little Something
Creative Ideas for Giving Gifts to Your Grandchildren
12 Tips to Bring the Generations in Your Family Closer
Connect With Your Grandchildren:
   Author Susan V. Bosak Talks About
   Intergenerational Bonds
   (The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, IA)

A Day With the Grandkids
   (Reader's Digest New Choices Magazine)

Internet Tips for Grandparents

LIFE INTERVIEW

Life Interview Tips
Life Interview Questions
Create Your Own Life Statement

AGING

What's in a Name?
Being Young in Community
Getting Older in Community
Rethinking Eldercare
Taking Action on Eldercare
Trans/Multi-Generational Design
Visiting Nursing Home Residents
Tips for Communicating with Cognitively Limited
   Older Adults

Aging Education
Benefits of Intergenerational Connections
The Cycle of Life
Intergenerational Activities for Dream

COMMUNITY

Benefits of Intergenerational Connections
Being Young in Community
Getting Older in Community
Effective Mentoring
"Connectedness" a Key to Youth Violence Prevention

HOLIDAYS

The Magic of Traditions & Rituals

MOTHER'S DAY

The History of Mother's Day
Perspectives on Motherhood
Famous Mothers
Meaningful Mother's Day Gift Ideas

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Storybooks to Share with Children 1
Storybooks to Share with Children 2
Storybooks to Share with Children 3
Storybooks to Share with Children 4
Books for Adults 1
Books for Adults 2
Books for Adults 3
Books for Adults 4
Websites & Organizations 1
Websites & Organizations 2
Websites & Organizations 3
Websites & Organizations 4

Go to the Across Generations Activities

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Legacy
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Grandparents
Life Interview
Aging
Community
Holidays
Mother's Day
Resources

To go with the Guides

A Little Something

How to Build the Grandma Connection

Dream

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