How to Teach Kids to Connect with Older People

Inside this guidebook, you'll find concise step-by-step instructions, age-appropriate ideas, and real-life scenarios for talking to kids about the value of older people.

These are the steps we found to be the most effective for making sure your message sinks in:

1. Learn what your child already knows about older people.
2. Explain the basics of the aging process.
3. Encourage a relationship with an older person.
4. Suggest the right questions for your child to ask an older person.
5. Cultivate respect for older people at home.

By far, the most common feedback we get is from parents who praise the concise, step-by-step instructions.

Please note: Our guidebooks strictly adhere to American Psychological Association child development doctrines. Each book includes a comprehensive reference list and in-text citations, reinforcing our commitment to evidence-based parenting advice.