Grandad. Pops. Gramps.
Whatever your title, one thing’s for sure—the world has changed since we were kids.
We now over-protect children offline and under-protect them online.
We rush to fix problems with stuff instead of showing up with presence.
We retire from work, but we shouldn’t retire from life.
I started BestGrandad not because I have all the answers, but because I’m looking for better ones.
I’m a new grandad myself. A curious one. A motivated one. A man with a lifetime of stories, mistakes, and second chances. And now I’m asking:
🧠 What if grandads could be one of the greatest untapped forces for good in a child’s life?
Not by spoiling.
But by showing up.
By sharing wisdom.
By modeling resilience, curiosity, and play.
💡 And this isn’t just for grandads.
Many of you reading this may not be grandfathers—but you have one.
Or you are the daughter of a man who’s drifting in retirement.
Or a parent who wishes your own kids had deeper connection with their grandad.
You’re not alone.
We see the potential in these men. And we want to help them see it too.
👇 Here’s what you’ll find:
Ideas and inspiration to help grandads connect, teach, and grow with their grandkids
A place to reclaim purpose, rediscover play, and rebuild connection
Simple but powerful themes:
🛝 Risky Play – A scraped knee heals faster than a timid heart
📱 Skeptical Scroll – Because every click deserves a question
🎧 Wonder Walks – Pick a podcast, press play, and take your curiosity for a walk
🌱 Bonsai Buddy – Patience in a pot
🎩 Magic Moments – The best magic isn’t on a stage—it’s in a grandad’s pocket🗣️ Tuning talk - You can’t connect if you’re not on the same wavelength.
🪙 Pocket Money - The best kind of wealth is freedom.
Honest reflections on being a modern grandfather—and a modern man
Guest stories, shared wisdom, and practical ways to build better relationships
🎯 Why now?
Because too many good men struggle with retirement, identity, and connection.
And too many kids are growing up without the hands-on, heart-on wisdom of older generations.
This is where we change that.
No cost. No hype. Just real ideas and real community.
So subscribe, read along, share your stories—and help shape what BestGrandad becomes.
Because the best gift you can give your grandkids isn’t stuff—it’s you.
Change who you are. Change who they become.
—Julian