Cleverly Changing Podcast

Episode 109 — Podcast Episode: Raising Kids Who Value Their EldersGuest: Isabel TomWebsite: valueofwrinkles.comIn this heartfelt and practical episode, we sit down with Isabel Tom, a public health expert, caregiver, author, and the voice behind The Value of Wrinkles. Raised in a multigenerational home and shaped by the wisdom of grandparents who lived to 98 and 102, Isabel shares how her upbringing—and her professional work in hospice and senior living—led to her life’s mission: helping families bridge the gap between generations.Isabel believes that children who grow up honoring and connecting with their elders develop deeper empathy, gratitude, and resilience. Through tools like the Grandkid Investigator Kit, Isabel equips families—especially homeschooling parents—with creative and meaningful ways to nurture intergenerational bonds.In this episode, we discuss:Why helping children value older adults can be life-changingThe hidden emotional benefits of grandparent-grandchild relationshipsHow to handle tricky