Legacy of a Grandpa

Helping grandparents connect,
one conversation at a time.

Digital Storyteller. Content Creator. Partner to Modern Brands.

Hi, I’m Rick Cognata!

I’m the creator of Legacy of a Grandpa! I help modern grandparents bridge the generational gap, embrace change, and build deeper connections with their families. Through relatable content, practical strategies, and meaningful conversations, I empower grandparents to understand today’s parenting dynamics, foster stronger bonds with their grandkids, and leave a lasting legacy.

 

In my full time career, I’m a leadership developer specializing in building strong partnerships and leadership initiatives, I bring a unique perspective that blends wisdom, empathy, and humor. My goal is to help grandparents adapt, connect, and thrive in today’s world-one conversation at a time.

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My audience resonates with real life grandparent experiences, challenges and successes in boding with their grandchildren and adult children. They prefer clear, easy to implement strategies on how to improve relationships, staying active in their grandchildren’s lives and building lasting traditions.

Let’s Work Together

This is one of those things that you keep saying you’re going to do and then you just keep putting it on the back burner. Take a few minutes this week, capture the moment and how you felt, and lock it away in a vault somewhere for your future grandchild. Think of how you would’ve felt getting something like this.

#grandpa #grandma #grandparents #parenting #familyfirst #family #grandsons #granddaughters #wisdom #dadlife #momlife #dads #moms #lifelessons #naplesflorida #fathers #mothers #advice #legacy #inlaws #rolemodel
Really overwhelmed by all the locations from which people are tuning in and just wanted to hear directly from you!

#grandpa #grandma #grandparents #parenting #familyfirst #family #grandsons #granddaughters #wisdom #dadlife #momlife #dads #moms #lifelessons #naplesflorida #fathers #mothers #advice #legacy #inlaws #rolemodel
Drop your favorite ideas or experiences in the comments. Let’s help long-distance grandparents everywhere feel a little more connected—and a little less alone. 

Being a long-distance grandparent is beautifully heartbreaking.
You love them more than words can hold, yet the miles feel heavier than ever.

Whether it’s watching first steps through a screen, celebrating birthdays over FaceTime, or missing those in-between moments, the ache is real. 

I know how hard it is to love your grandkids fiercely from afar. That’s why I made this reel… to open up this conversation. 
@thelongdistancegrandparent 

#grandpa #grandma #grandparents #parenting #familyfirst #family #grandsons #granddaughters #wisdom #dadlife #momlife #dads #moms #lifelessons #naplesflorida #fathers #mothers #advice #legacy #inlaws #rolemodel #longdistance
Love + listening + selflessness = Being a great parent 

Being a great parent = Being an awesome grandparent❤️👨‍🌾

#grandpa #grandma #grandparents #parenting #familyfirst #family #grandsons #granddaughters #wisdom #dadlife #momlife #dads #moms #lifelessons #naplesflorida #fathers #mothers #advice #legacy #inlaws #rolemodel
Sometimes we forget that our grandchildren, whether they’re very young, or even teenagers, are looking at us and hanging on every word we say. We just have to be mindful of what comes out of our mouth.

#grandpa #grandma #grandparents #parenting #familyfirst #family #grandsons #granddaughters #wisdom #dadlife #momlife #dads #moms #lifelessons #naplesflorida #fathers #mothers #advice #legacy #inlaws #rolemodel
This isn’t the only time I’ve seen this. Parents taking the liberty of rolling their eyes, making snarky comments and just bursting their children’s bubbles. Like I said, our names from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s are no longer the norm. Let’s try to be nice and welcome in some different opinions.

#grandpa #grandma #grandparents #parenting #familyfirst #family #grandsons #granddaughters #wisdom #dadlife #momlife #dads #moms #lifelessons #naplesflorida #fathers #mothers #advice #legacy #inlaws #rolemodel
Sometimes the obvious answer is hiding in plain sight! You think you’re doing a great job, and you probably are, but a simple question to your children, might make you even better. Open the door for them and give them the opportunity to help you get better.

#grandpa #grandma #grandparents #parenting #familyfirst #family #grandsons #granddaughters #wisdom #dadlife #momlife #dads #moms #lifelessons #naplesflorida #fathers #mothers #advice #legacy #inlaws #rolemodel #feedback
I’m sure a lot of you out there have this same view lately. I know that when my kids were this age, I blinked and it was gone. I don’t take any one of these views for granted and I hope you don’t either!! 

#grandpa #grandma #grandparents #parenting #familyfirst #family #grandsons #granddaughters #wisdom #dadlife #momlife #dads #moms #lifelessons #naplesflorida #fathers #mothers #advice #legacy #inlaws #rolemodel
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Collaborations

  • The Today show
  • More Than Grand
  • Kinsome
  • Caringgrandparents.com

Testimonials

Rick has been a guiding light on Kinsome’s Grandparent Advisory Council since day one. He brings a welcoming presence that puts everyone at ease and fosters a space where every voice feels valued. Whether he’s offering thoughtful insight or elevating someone else’s perspective, Rick has a gift for coaching others into confidence and meaningful discussion. His contributions don’t just move our conversations forward—they bring us together!

“Your guest blog that you wrote for us is an elegant expression of my beliefs and values of Grandparenting. Grandparents as enhancers as well as partners are a force for good. In addition to the excellent and valuable content in your message I have come to know that you have a good heart as well. Thanks for your contribution to our mission of enhancing the entire family by being the best Grandparents we can possibly be.”

“Rick connects with his audience in a way few new creators do. His wisdom and encouragement are genuine and relatable, and it’s easy to see why his account has grown so quickly. What’s more, he’s a great collaborator, and I look forward to working with him again in the future!”

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