Children learn a great deal simply by spending time with their grandparents, often without anyone noticing.
A shared afternoon in the kitchen passes on recipes, but also patience, care and the family's own stories.
Make room for the visits
Regular visits, even short ones, matter more than rare long holidays. A weekly phone call keeps the bond warm in between.
Ask grandparents to tell the story of how they met, or of the house they grew up in. Children remember these for life.