Grandparenting

Nineteen years ago, our daughter died. This left a five-year-old girl and a seven-month-old boy motherless. Papa and I became instant parents and grandparents. In my experience of raising my grandchildren, I have found that my generation has much to offer our children and grandchildren as they navigate this world, helping them fulfill God’s plan for their lives. 

5 rules that will keep parents feeling respected and children healthy.

If you are a mom or grandmom, you are deserving of blessing and honor for who you are and for all you do. No matter what your age - single or married - here is a prayer of blessing for you for every good work, every good word, and for every act of love you have ever offered on behalf of the ones you love.

10 practical and biblical ways to be a helpful grandparent without overstepping.

We know Grandparents have every good intention at heart, but here are some things that you might want to be aware of in your goal of lightening the parents' load.

Grandparents are some of the most important people in our lives. They love us, spoil us, and teach us things. We can all learn a lot from their stories and life experiences. Some people have wonderful grandparents, and others do not. If you have or had fantastic grandparents, chances are they have these ten qualities.

There are all kinds of activities you can do on Earth Day with your grandchildren. Talk with them about what matters most to them, and plan crafts and activities to help them learn about and actively protect the planet.

God created everything for a purpose, and that didn’t get lost on grandparents. Let’s explore five reasons God created grandparents.

So many things can tear a person down, not all can be addressed in a single article.

Today, let’s take a few moments to stop and reflect on the value of grandparents and how significant they are to God.

Now the bunnies, eggs, and baskets are fine, but they need to be part of a secondary celebration of Easter. I am a grandmother and have seven beautiful grandchildren. I know what getting carried away with Easter baskets and gifts for my grandchildren is like. My husband recently said, “Honey, it looks like Easter threw up in your study!” And he is right.

As always, it is extremely important that we respect the wishes of our adult children. If, however, we are not restricted in speech or action, consider these ideas for celebrating Easter with grandkids whose parents don’t go to church.

Now that your kids have grown up, it's time for you to do some growing, too. Here's encouragement for entrusting your adult children to God.

Because we hold a special spot in our grandkids’ lives, we can help them enjoy the season while also still appreciating its significance. So give some serious thought to strategies for celebrating Easter in fresh, meaningful ways that will live in your grandkids’ memories for years to come.

As you plant the flowers, ask the kids questions about what makes the flowers grow, what do we need to make us grow spiritually, etc. One of the high points of a grandmother's life is to lead one of her grandchildren to Christ. Don't miss that opportunity!

You have wisdom your family needs right now. Discover how to partner with your children, honor their authority, and build a Christ-centered legacy your grandchildren will carry long after you are gone.

Spring is a powerful reminder that what we plant today matters tomorrow. Here is how you can prayerfully shape your grandchildren’s faith and trust God for the harvest.

As a Nana, I'm always looking for ways to connect with my grandkids, as well as share my love for God's Word. Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity. Tucked in with foil-wrapped kisses, stickers, and other holiday trinkets, Valentines can include Bible verses that speak directly to their little hearts.

Your artistic grandson can make a Valentine's Picasso. Your stylish granddaughter can make her own jewelry. They can even make fun food "gifts" to give away. You will find something on this list that your grandchild is bound to love making. So pick a craft or two, set a "play date," and get ready to let the creativity and love flow.

Author Bryna Nelson Paston writes, “Truth be told, being a grandma is as close as we ever get to perfection. The ultimate warm sticky bun with plump raisins and nuts. Clouds nine, ten, and eleven.” If you have grandchildren, you know what I’m talking about.