{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Caring Grandparents Insights from Neil Taft EP - 244","description":" \u201cThou shalt honor the parents of your grandchildren. That\u2019s the most effective way to build lasting family relationships.\u201d \u2014 Neil Taft  \ud83e\udde9 Episode Summary  In this heartfelt and insightful episode, I reconnect with author and grandparenting expert Neil Taft to explore the evolving role of grandparents in modern families. Neil shares insights from his newest book, Caring Grandparents, and explains how grandparents can both care about and care for their grandchildren.  We discuss the emotional and financial realities of grandparents raising grandchildren, the importance of respecting family boundaries, and Neil\u2019s viral TikTok moment that reached over 2 million people. His message \u2014 \u201cHonor the parents of your grandchildren\u201d \u2014 has become a mantra for building healthy, lasting family relationships.  You will walk away with wisdom on communication, compassion, and the power of being a \u201cgood seer and good sayer.\u201d    \ud83d\udca1 Key Takeaways   Grandparenting today means balancing love, support, and boundaries.  \u201cCaring Grandparents\u201d highlights both caring for and about grandchildren.  Over 2.5 million U.S. households are led by grandparents raising grandchildren.  Neil\u2019s viral message reminds us: \u201cThe mother is the queen who holds the keys to the castle.\u201d  Healthy grandparenting starts with empathy, communication, and affirmation.  Being a \u201cgood seer and good sayer\u201d transforms relationships across generations.      \ud83d\udd17 Links &amp;amp; Resources   Click on this link to download your free copy of The Caring Grandparents Connection Guide: https:\/\/cool-grandpa.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Caring_Grandparents_Connection_Guide.docx  \ud83d\udda5\ufe0f Visit Neil\u2019s website: CaringGrandparents.com  \ud83d\udcda Learn more about Neil\u2019s books: Good to Great, Grandparenting &amp;amp; Caring Grandparents  \ud83c\udfa7 Listen to previous episode: Good Seer, Good Sayer: https:\/\/cool-grandpa.us\/2024\/09\/26\/ep-201-good-seer-good-sayer\/  Visit Dr. Kerry Byrnes' group at https:\/\/thelongdistancegrandparent.com\/  Check out Aaron Larson's community at: https:\/\/www.grandparentsacademy.com\/  Of course, you're going to want to find Popa Jammie, aka James Lott Jr., on his YouTube channel using this link: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCJbunerNsVDOMLCrInkAzow  You can watch this conversation with me and Neil on YouTube by using this link: https:\/\/youtu.be\/wTsihHEsoDk   \ud83c\udf10 Follow The Cool Grandpa Podcast: cool-grandpa &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Cool Grandpa Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/252317\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38917980\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38917980"}