Grandparent's Day (the second Sunday of September annually) falls on September 8 this year. President Jimmy Carter proclaimed in 1978 that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day.
The movement for a National Grandparents Day was sparked by Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. McQuade wanted to champion the cause of lonely elderly in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide.
SmileBox provides software to create greeting cards, free.
Grandparents Day provides ideas and resources for families and groups, including a songfest contest anyone can enter.
Create Fall Memories by exploring pumpkin patches, picking apples, enjoying fall festivals, and discovering great off-the-beaten path attractions.
This month's feature at KC Parent, 'The Dad Manual', by William Bartlett, is sure to spark fond memories that bring a smile to Grandpa.
