👵 Are You an Awesome Grandparent? 👴

How do your grandchildren typically react when they see you?

• They seem shy

• They give me an excited greeting

• They politely say "hello"

• They run up and hug me

By what name do your grandchildren address you as?

• None of these

• Nana or Maw-Maw, Papa or Paw-Paw

• Granny or Grammy, Gramps or Grampy

• Grandpa or Grandma

Do you have contact with your grandchildren's other grandparents?

• They have passed

• No

• Yes

• We don't speak with them all that much

What best describes the type of gifts you purchase for your grandchildren?

• I get them whatever they want no matter the cost

• I pick something out for them I think they will like

• I don't purchase my grandchildren gifts

• I ask their parents what I should purchase

How do you decide what to do when your grandchildren come over for a visit.

• I ask their parents what I should do with my grandchildren that day

• I don't spend time with my grandchildren

• I ask them what they want to do

• I pick out something I think will be fun for us

How technically savvy are you with things such as FaceTime and social media?

• Not savvy at all

• Very savvy

• Fairly savvy

• Somewhat savvy

Do your children ever complain that you are "spoiling" your grandchildren?

• Rarely

• All the time

• Never

• Sometimes

Do you have a favorite grandchild?

• No, I love them all equally

• I don't like some of my grandchildren

• Yes

• I have some grandchildren I like more than others

How often do you babysit your grandchildren?

• All the time

• Rarely

• Never

• Sometimes

Do your children ever complain that you are feeding your grandchildren too many sweets and desserts?

• Rarely

• Never

• Sometimes

• All the time

Do you ever discipline your grandchildren?

• No, never

• Only if their parents say I should

• Only if they do something particularly wrong

• Yes, whenever they do something wrong

How often do you tell your grandchildren stories about how things were when you were their age?

• Whenever they ask

• Whenever I see them

• Never

• Whenever I'm reminded of a relevant story

Do you keep photo albums of your grandchildren as they grow up?

• Yes

• I put their photos up all around my home

• I post things to social media of my grandchildren

• No

Do you know what all your grandchildren's favorite foods are?

• I try to get my grandchildren to experience different kinds of foods

• No

• I know some of my grandchildren's favorite foods but not all

• Yes, I know all their favorite foods