About Us
The Story Behind Grand Kids Fun
A place with activities for grandparents — and any caring adult — looking for real things to do with the kids in their life.
This site started as a running list of activities for grandparents I kept for myself: things that actually worked with my own granddaughters, books worth reading twice, and ideas for the afternoons when we just needed something to do.
Grandmother & Writer, aka Gigi
I’m Sheila Wilder — my grandkids call me Gigi. I’m grandmother to three granddaughters, with a fourth on the way.
This site is where I keep track of activities for grandparents, books, and ideas worth passing along. For more general grandparenting resources, AARP’s grandparenting hub is also worth a look.
Sheila Wilder
Inclusive
Every activity here works whether it’s a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or family friend doing it with the kids.
Responsible
Real book picks and activity ideas, written honestly — including which ones are still on my own to-try list.
Respectful
Kids’ feelings and boundaries matter here, even the messy ones — see the Grandparent Guides for more on that.
Collaborative
This site grows with input from other grandparents too — if something works for you, I want to hear about it.
Vision
A world where every grandparent has an easy answer to “what should we do today?”
Mission
To share activities for grandparents, book picks, and advice worth passing along — not just theory.
More Than Just a Fun Afternoon
This isn’t a curriculum — it’s a growing collection of ideas for whenever you’ve got a grandkid and a few hours to fill. Try the Activity Finder to find something that fits right now, browse the Grandparent Guides for the trickier parenting moments, or get in touch if you want to share an idea of your own.