Great-grandparents are living ancestors. They're the keepers of family histories and legends. They can also serve as mentors and role models while grandparents are still working.

Tips for getting the most from your relationship with your grandchildren.

Whether they are coming for an afternoon or a week, taking some steps before your grandchildren arrive can help keep them safe during their visit. Consider these guidelines.

Children learn by watching, and grandparents are special role models. That means they can bring a healthy perspective about food to a child's world.

If you want to develop a closer relationship with teen grandchildren, the key is arranging for one-on-one time, without parents in the picture.

More than 3 million American children currently live with grandparents or other relatives. In nearly one-third of these households, grandparents are the primary caregivers.

If a grandchild is special to you, put your heart into showing it by creating a scrapbook.

Now is the time to share your tried-and-true recipes and kitchen sense with those who will appreciate them the most: your grandchildren.

Making yourself available to your grandchildren builds strong bonds that are long remembered.

Spending dedicated time with your grandchildren enables you to play many roles in their lives, including family historian, teacher, and spiritual guide.

What happens when requests to babysit the grandchildren impose on your daily routine?

Introducing some of your cherished tunes to a grandchild may provide a great catalyst for imparting information about your past.