The lasting impact of grandparents, in all forms

Where We Live · Sep 8, 2025 · 49m

Sunday marked National Grandparents Day, which is a reminder of how deeply grandparents shape our lives.

But not every grandparent fits the traditional mold.

This hour, we explore unconventional grandparenting in our region, from neighborhoods built on intergenerational living to programs connecting older adults with children in need of guidance.

GUESTS:

Erika Keuster: CEO of Treehouse Foundation

Holly Handfield: honorary grandparent, Treehouse Easthampton

Margarita Laboy: Foster Grandparent Lead Program Specialist, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut

Classie Sanders: Grandparent…