50 Times Grandparents Did Such Funny Things, It Had To Be Shared Online

To learn more about what makes grandparents so special, we reached out to DeeDee Moore, grandmother and founder of More Than Grand, a site full of honest advice and valuable ideas for how grandparents can strengthen their bonds with their grandchildren. “Grandparents are cheerleaders, wish granters and mentors rolled into one: they are there for you no matter what,” DeeDee told Bored Panda.

We were also curious if the founder had ever been given any particularly great advice from a grandparent. “Not only does money not buy love or happiness, but it can actually get in the way of both,” she shared.

For those of us who are lucky enough to still having living grandparents around, DeeDee recommends not waiting to ask them about their lives growing up. “The better you know them, the more you'll appreciate them,” she shared.

“Grandparents would do anything for their grandchildren,” DeeDee added. “Make sure you don't take that for granted– be the one to reach out regularly.”

We also got in touch with Donne Davis, grandmother and founder of GaGa Sisterhood, a social network for enthusiastic, creative, caring women who indulge in the joy of being grandmothers, and she was kind enough to share her thoughts with Bored Panda as well. 

“Grandparents are special because they don’t have to be the rule enforcers. Instead, they get to be the funmeisters,” Donne says. “Grandparents get a chance to relive their childhood by being a playmate for their grandchild. They also get to be their grandchild’s cheerleader, sounding board, confidante, homework helper, and ‘snuggle-up-against’ when they need a big hug. Grandparents have more time to listen, more patience, and more time to play.”

Donne also shared that her grandmother Amelia was her best friend growing up. “She was a wonderful storyteller and told me about all the adventures she had traveling around the world,” she told Bored Panda. “She taught me to appreciate the people in my life because they are priceless treasures that are worth more than material possessions.”

“If your grandparents are still alive, ask them about your ancestors, what life was like when they were growing up, who their friends were, and what important life lessons they learned,” Donne continued.

“Ask your grandparents to tell you what your parents were like as children and any funny memories they had of them as teenagers. Ask your grandparents to tell you the story of how they met and fell in love,” Donne suggests. “Who were the biggest influences in their lives? What were the biggest mistakes they made and what did they learn from them?”

“I’ve been a grandma for 20 years, and I’ve been a big part of my 3 grandchildren’s lives since the day they were born. I witnessed 2 of their births. I’ve engaged with them at every stage of their lives,” she shared. “My oldest, Jay (they/them) is now doing their junior year abroad in Melbourne, Australia. We text each other every day to share our Wordle and Connections scores. I’m going to visit them next year and do some sightseeing together.”