The Story Keeping Tradition

Why it works: Family stories build identity, resilience and a sense of belonging in children. Recording your memories creates a lasting legacy that grandchildren can treasure throughout their lives.

How to implement:

  • Set aside time each week to record one family story (audio, video, or written)
  • Focus on specific memories: your childhood, how you met their grandfather/mother, family traditions, funny moments
  • Send recordings or letters to your children's families so they can share them together 
  • Create a "story book" over time that becomes a treasured family heirloom

Suggested frequency: Fortnightly / Monthly

Why Connection Matters

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Connection Rituals & Practices

  • The Story-Keeping Tradition

    Recording your memories creates a lasting legacy that grandchildren can treasure

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  • The Letter-Writing Ritual

    Children learn the lost art of correspondence and experience the special feeling of receiving real mail.

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  • The Recipe & Cooking Connection

    Teaching family recipes creates tangible skills and traditions for grandchildren.

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  • The Parcel Ritual

    Physical parcels that children can hold, treasure, and return to.

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  • The Weekly Video Call

    Consistent video contact keeps faces familiar and allows for real-time interaction

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  • The Birthday Tradition

    Birthdays are high-value emotional moments for Children of all ages.

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Downloads

All our downloadable resources are completely free! Simply click the link, download the PDF to your device, and print as many copies as you need. We're also working on creating beautiful physical versions of our most popular resources that can be posted directly to you, so watch this space!
8 Story Prompts for Letter Writing

8 Story Prompts for Letter Writing

Perfect for grandparents who want to record their memories through letters or voice recordings. Each question helps you share meaningful moments from your past, creating a treasured collection of family stories that your grandchildren can return to again and again as they grow.
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Birthday Calendar

Birthday Calendar

It is essential to record all the important Birthdays in one place. To help you keep track, we created a beautiful, simple calendar for you to use. Just click the link below and print a copy for yourself. We are working on a physical copy, email us if you are interested!
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Letter Writing Templates

Letter Writing Templates

Young children often want to write back to grandparents but don't know where to start. These templates remove the intimidation of a blank page whilst still giving them creative freedom.
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Parcel Packing Checklist

Parcel Packing Checklist

Ideas for what to include in monthly parcels by age group. Coming Soon!
Family Recipe Card Template

Family Recipe Card Template

Beautiful printable cards for recording and sharing family recipes. Coming Soon!

  • "Since we started sending monthly parcels to our grandchildren in Wellington, I've noticed such a difference in my own wellbeing. Knowing they're opening something they will love gives me such purpose. It's become the highlight of my month."

    Margaret, 68, grandmother of three

  • "I was struggling with feeling forgotten and left out of my grandchildren's lives. Then I started sending them letters and handmade books. Now they ask their mum when the next one is coming. It's completely changed how I see my role as a grandmother."
    Susan, 65, remote grandmother of five