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Introduce Kids to the Finer Things

Who better than you to share music, art, and culture with them?

by The Editors

Have you ever worried that your grandchildren's world revolves around bad TV shows, violent movies, and forgettable music? Maybe it's time you did something about it!

Grandparents have always served a crucial role in introducing young people to the finer things in life, whether it's fine art, classical music, great books, or timeless films. And Grandparents.com can help get you started with our guides to culture for kids. Just click on the stories below for inspiration, then make a plan to take the kids out this weekend for a day experiencing the finer things (and, OK, maybe some cookies, too)!

20 Classical Music Pieces for Grandkids
Introduce children to some of history's most beautiful music
Mozart, Bach, Handel, more »


Top 25 Artworks To Show Your Grandchildren
From the Mona Lisa to The Scream, great art to share with grandchildren
Plus: Where to find them »


10 Quirky Museums Kids Will Love
Expand their definition of "art" with outings that will open their imaginations
From machinery to comic strips »


21 Poems To Share With Children
A playful rhyme or poignant verse can inspire a lifelong love of poetry — and offer a great way to bond
Our top picks »


10 Films to Inspire Travel
Our editors' choices for future frequent flyers
From Roman Holiday to Mamma Mia! »


10 Family-Friendly Foreign Films
Give them new perspective on universal experiences
Animation from Japan, romance from Italy »


The Children's Literature Hall of Fame
If these books aren't on your grandchildren's bookshelves yet, you know what to do
A Wrinkle in Time, Charlotte's Web, and 18 other essentials »

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Be a Mentor to Your Grandchild

An expert discusses how you can help grandkids get into college and find jobs Tips and advice »


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