Nurturing Faith in the Next Generation We all have a calling to nurture faith in the next generation. Even those of us who don’t have kids or grandkids biologically have a responsibility in this mission. Here are four simple (but not always easy) ways to nurture faith in your kids...
Do you ever feel like when you ask your granddaughter or grandson a question you get a “yep” or “nope” and nothing else? Do you ever wish they would engage a little more so you could really learn about what they like and what’s going on with them? Ask questions so...
What’s your earliest memory with your family? I remember a fall sometime before my third birthday which required stitches and the subsequent ride to the hospital on my mom’s lap (she was not driving) and getting pulled over on the way for speeding only to be offered a police escort...
Looking for Easter resources to talk to your kids and grandkids about faith as you dye eggs, give baskets, and eat chocolate bunnies? Check out these ideas: Along the Way During Easter Along the Way at Easter Share your ideas below. How do you talk about faith with your family at...
I have SO much to learn about God. Some of my greatest lessons come from children—my own and others’ children that I get the privilege to spend time with. Here are a few lessons on prayer from the kids in my life. There’s No Prayer Too Small Today, I was teaching a Bible class...
As an illustration, find something with a expiration date on it. Ask the grandchildren what that means. When they tell you, explain that everything in this life has an expiration date. Even people have an expiration date on them, we just don't know when that is. But God...
As your adult child walks through divorce, your role as supportive parent may change, but so will your role of grandparent. We began to look at ways you can grandparent through divorce in Part 1 of this article. We’re going to continue looking at ways to grandparent through divorce...
Divorce is one of the most gut-wrenching circumstances to walk through. Supporting those who are experiencing divorce is challenging. Grandparenting through divorce has its own set of difficulties. This two part-article will provide you with some ideas of ways to navigate grandparenting through...
Grand children are one of the greatest pleasures of aging. Not only do they let us experience new life in the family again, but these new little people intimately connect us to the next generations. What a blessing! Who knew that having grandchildren is as wonderful as having your own children...
Grandparents can invest in their grandkids in a myriad of ways. Here’s just a few to get you started… Be There Sporting events, dance recitals, piano recitals, concerts, plays—be in the audience. Clap vigorously. Grandparents don’t have to worry about being embarrassing...
