{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"An Understanding Heart For Grandparents EP - 254","description":" \ud83e\udded Episode Summary  In this solo episode of&amp;nbsp;The Cool Grandpa Podcast, I explore insights from Dan Miller\u2019s book&amp;nbsp;An Understanding Heart&amp;nbsp;and apply them to modern grandfatherhood. Greg shares three powerful themes\u2014listening as a legacy skill, curiosity over correction, and emotional presence in a distracted world\u2014along with personal stories and practical steps grandfathers can use today to deepen relationships with their grandchildren.  \ud83d\udc42 Listening as a Legacy Skill  Listening isn\u2019t passive\u2014it\u2019s an active gift that teaches empathy and builds lifelong connections. I reflect on the adults in my childhood who truly listened and how that shaped me to have an understanding heart.  \ud83c\udf09 Curiosity Over Correction  Curiosity builds bridges; correction builds walls. I encourage grandfathers to ask reflective questions instead of jumping in with advice, especially with young children and teens. Show them that YOU offer them an understanding heart.  \ud83e\udded Emotional Presence in a Distracted World  Phones, schedules, and multitasking compete for attention\u2014but presence is what grandchildren crave. I share stories of grandparents who modeled full presence and a powerful personal memory of a long road trip with my grandfather, who truly had an understanding heart.  \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Practical Steps for Cool Grandpas   Follow the 2:1 rule\u2014listen twice as much as you speak  Ask one curious question in every conversation  Pause before giving advice and ask if advice is wanted  Mirror emotions: \u201cThat sounds exciting\u201d or \u201cThat sounds hard.\u201d  Schedule intentional one-on-one time with each grandchild   \ud83d\udca1 Reflection Question  What does your grandchild need from you right now\u2014advice or understanding?  \ud83d\ude80 A Call to Action:   \ud83d\udc74 For Grandfathers  Practice listening without interrupting this week. Notice what you learn about your grandchildren\u2019s inner world.  \ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc67 For Fathers  Ask one curious question today that you\u2019ve never asked before\u2014and observe how your child responds.  \ud83d\udcda Resources Mentioned   An Understanding Heart by Dan Miller, use this link to order this treasured book: https:\/\/www.48days.com\/product\/an-understanding-heart\/  Here is the link to that amazing episode I had with my mentor, Dan Miller: https:\/\/cool-grandpa.us\/2021\/09\/10\/ep-48-growing-creativity-with-grandchildren\/  Buy Me a Coffee by using this link: https:\/\/buymeacoffee.com\/coolgrandpa  Cool Grandpa merchandise store: https:\/\/cool-grandpa.us\/shop\/  You can watch this fun conversation on YouTube by using this link:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/youtu.be\/B_ceCsH-zss  &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\/40159410\/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\/40159410"}