The Value of Wrinkles by Isabel Tom

I'm a parent with kids

I want to connect with my grandchild

I need caregiver support

DMV Intergenerational Opportunities

Do your kids have what it takes to be a Grandkid Investigator?

Challenge your kids or teens to complete Operation Selfie the next time they see the grandparents and witness how ONE missions can build a stronger bond.

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See how the Grandkid Investigator Kit has been used in the community

Through the guidance of GKI missions and continual visits, the Grandkid Investigator Kit has helped kids connect with older adults at local senior assisted living communities.

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Here's what people are saying about The Grandkid Investigator Kit

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Ronda K, mom o

"I am a mom of 3 kids, and we live overseas so we aren’t in close physical proximity to the grandparents. We so appreciate the Grandkid Investigator Kit because we have seen how much closer my parents are to our kids because of the inquisitive questions Isabel thinks of. It’s been fun to call them from whichever country we are located & see the kiddos engage intentionally with their grandparents. It has opened my eyes too to learn more about my mom & my in-laws!" - Ronda K

Carrie D., mom

"Before the Grandkid Investigator kit, it felt challenging to record the wonderful events and stories from our parents/grandparents lives. The grandparents seemed to be intimidated with the idea of where to start and how to catalogue events and stories they wanted to share with their grandkids. The kit has given everyone a great place to jump off from! The grandkids are motivated to ask great questions and record what they learn - thus giving us a tangible record.... Thank you for making this keepsake possible for our family! "

Mom from Laurel

"I purchased your GrandKid Investigator Kit in December as a gift for my parents and in-laws to do with my daughter. I just wanted to give you a bit of feedback, that we all love it! My daughter is having better conversations with her grandparents than she’s ever had, and they are clearly loving chatting and sharing their lives with her. She does the missions both in-person with one set of grandparents, and over zoom with the other grandparents, and it’s working great both ways. I wanted to let you know that your product is such a beautiful gift.

Hi, I'm Isabel!

I'm a mom, wife, daughter, and retired grandchild. I'm the author of The Value of Wrinkles, the creator of the Grandkid Investigator concept and I've had the honor of speaking nationally and locally about the value of the older generation.

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