Grand Connections | Grandparents & Kids Aged 7-12 💜 Newmarket, Brisbane
Introducing... Grand Connections
A Joy-Filled Workshop for Grandparents & Grandkids (Ages 7–12)
Let’s be honest—growing up today isn’t easy.
But growing older isn’t either.
Kids are navigating big feelings for the first time.
Grandparents? You’ve felt them all—and sometimes still do.
Loneliness. Anxiety. Self-doubt. Worry.
Emotions don’t age. And neither does the need to feel connected, seen, and valued.
Grand Connections is a powerful two-hour workshop where grandparents and grandchildren step into each other’s worlds—not just to bond, but to laugh, learn, and grow together.
💛 Why This Workshop Matters
We live in a world where both kids and grandparents are often overlooked.
One is seen as too young to understand, the other too old to matter.
This workshop flips that script.
Through fun, interactive experiences and practical tools, you’ll both learn how to:
✅ Understand and manage big feelings—together
✅ Communicate with more ease, kindness, and clarity
✅ Build confidence, resilience, and trust
✅ Celebrate and strengthen your unique bond
✅ Walk away with tools that truly stick—emotionally and practically
Whether it’s dealing with nerves at school or moments of self-doubt in later life, this workshop shows you how to handle life’s big stuff—side by side.
🧠 Backed by Science. Delivered with Heart.
We’ve taken proven tools that regulate emotions, build secure connections, and boost well-being—and turned them into simple, movement-based activities that feel more like play than practice.
Together, you’ll explore:
🌬️ The 3-step “Emotion Reset” tool to calm nerves in real-time
🧠 How to spot emotional spirals before they take over
💞 Simple daily habits that strengthen your connection
🎯 Fun physical games that teach powerful mental tools
There’s no therapy couch. Just laughter, movement, and meaningful moments.
💌 What’s Included?
🎨 Creative and bonding activities for each pair
🧠 Science-supported emotional regulation tools
💬 Conversation prompts that unlock real stories and connection
📓 A beautiful take-home guide for continuing the journey
🫶 A shared experience that becomes a lifelong memory
👵 Who Is This For?
Whether you’re a Nan, Pop, Gramps, Nonna, Tutu, Oma, or Grandy—this is for you.
If you’ve got a grandchild aged 7–12 and you want to spend intentional time together—without screens, without pressure, and without expectations—this is your moment.
Who Is Beautiful Minds?
Beautiful Minds has helped over 1.8 million families improve their physical and mental wellness
We work with over 935 schools across Australia.
Our content is crafted by world-leading experts from Harvard University and Stanford University.
Hosted by Marina Passalaris - the Founder of Beautiful Minds
Marina Passalaris is the founder of Beautiful Minds. She has helped over 1.6 million Australian families in 22 years.
In 2018, Marina was nominated for Australian of the Year.
Read about Marina in The Washington Post