About Us
The Story Behind Grand Kids Fun
A place 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 I kept for myself: activities 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, books, and ideas worth passing along to other grandparents.
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, book picks, and grandparenting 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.