How do you usually play with your grandkids? Are you the gentle, giggly type or the rough-and-tumble kind of grandma? I’ve always leaned toward the gentler side—soft tickles, pretend tea parties, slow dances in the kitchen, and lots of cozy cuddles on the couch. I’m sure many mums are the same way—nurturing and calm, always ready to kiss a scraped knee or quietly color with the little ones.
Now dads? That’s a whole different story. They’ve got this fun, wild energy! They’ll wrestle on the carpet like it’s a championship match, toss the kids high into the air (while we gasp from the sidelines), and turn any living room into a jungle gym. It’s like they were born to be the jungle-gym king! And honestly? The kids love it.
Just like the dad in today’s video—he’s got his kids giggling non-stop as he launches into a full-on play-wrestling routine. It’s one of those moments where you’re watching and thinking, “Only a dad would come up with that kind of game!”
It’s such a fun reminder that every child needs both energies—the gentle and the goofy. And whether we’re the quiet grandmas with storybooks or the ones joining the tickle fights (from a safe seated position, of course), we all bring something beautiful to the playtime table.