這個星期天也是全國祖父母日, 別忘記要好好孝敬你身邊疼愛你的爺爺奶奶和公公婆婆們, 同時也要對所有老人家更親切關心一些啊!

Research shows children need four to six involved, caring adults to fully develop emotionally and socially. Grandparents can play a vital role in today's families. 

This Sunday, September 9th is National Grandparents Day, the 35th celebration of grandparents since President Jimmy Carter first declared it a National Holiday in 1978.

History ~ National Grandparents Day was founded by Marian McQuade of West Virginia. She made it her goal to educate the youth in the community about the important contributions seniors have made throughout history. 

 


In 1978, McQuade was recognized by the United States Senate and by President Jimmy Carter. She also urged the youth to "adopt" a grandparent, not just for one day a year, but rather for a lifetime.

 

The official flower of the U.S. National Grandparents Day is the forget-me-not which blooms in the spring. As a result, seasonal flowers are given in appreciation to grandparents on this day.

 





One famous grandparent figure in the toddler's world is Ye Ye as Kai Lan's grandfather in Ni Hao Kai Lan.   He was born in China and lovingly passes on his exciting traditions to his granddaughter. He provides Kai-lan with gentle guidance, leading her to find her own answers, at her own pace. (Kai-lan's parents and other grandparents are not known.) He can play the tuba. He also enjoys picking apples and making dumplings for Kai-Lan and all her animal friends.