Why Play, Presence, and Purpose Matter More Than Toys
🎙️Week 2 – Why Play, Presence, and Purpose Matter More Than Toys
Welcome back to the Best Grandad Podcast — my curious, messy, heartfelt quest to be the best grandad I can be.
In this episode, I share:
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Why play is about raising the bar, not lowering it (and why I built a toy my grandson can’t even use yet)
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How the Macadamia Nut Raceway proves the best toys often cost nothing
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Why presence is the most valuable gift a grandad can give — and why I’m happier off social media
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How an e-bike became a bridge to parents and The New Grandad Club
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Why I know this idea will work, even with just one sign-up
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My pocket-sized reset for tough times: the 3 Ups — Own Up, Wise Up, Step Up
This podcast isn’t polished. It’s me learning out loud — sharing experiments, stumbles, and small wins as I figure out how to show up for the next generation.
👉 Learn more at www.bestgrandad.com
✨ Quote from the Episode
“The best toy costs nothing. The best gift costs nothing. The best gift you can give your grandkids isn’t stuff — it’s you.”
🔑 Takeaways
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Play, presence, and purpose matter more than toys.
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Raising the bar helps kids (and adults) grow stronger.
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Presence beats presents every time.
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Grandads can fill the gap — and change who they are to change who kids become.
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Responsibility is the reset button: Own Up, Wise Up, Step Up.
https://open.substack.com/pub/bestgrandadproject/p/week-2-why-play-presence-and-purpose
