Founder, Foundation for Grandparenting
Author of The Grandparent Guide and The Grandparent Solution

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Background:
Dr. Arthur Kornhaber is widely recognized as the pioneer of grandparent-grandchild relationship research. A child psychiatrist by training, he founded the Foundation for Grandparenting and has spent over four decades studying the vital connection between grandparents and grandchildren.

Expertise:

• Grandparent-grandchild attachment theory
• The “vital connection” and its impact on child development
• Emotional security provided by grandparents
• Intergenerational relationship dynamics

Key Contributions:
Dr. Kornhaber coined the term “vital connection” to describe the unique, biologically programmed bond between grandparents and grandchildren. His research demonstrates that this relationship provides emotional security children cannot get elsewhere—creating resilience that lasts a lifetime.

Why We Feature Him:
Dr. Kornhaber’s work forms the theoretical foundation of modern grandparenting understanding. His insights appear in every newsletter in our signature “Kornhaber’s Korner” section, providing age-specific wisdom about your evolving relationship.

Publications:

• The Grandparent Guide (2002)
• The Grandparent Solution (2004)
• Numerous peer-reviewed articles on grandparent-grandchild relationships