Living it out
Here’s where you’ll see how I live life as an Impactful Grandparent.
You can expect authenticity about real-life joys, successes,
escapades and challenges as I continue to grow in my role as a
Grammy pursuing intentional connection with her grandkids. I do
my best to reflect the light of Christ and lead these littles into a
life where they know they are loved and valued by a great and
awesome God. And by me – always and unconditionally.
Recent Posts
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Just Who is Impacting Who?
Impactful Grandparenting is a two-way street. My grandkids equally impact me and are a source of joy as I see the Lord at work in their lives. I wonder why we grown-ups often make faith so complicated. A child’s faith is inspiring. Innocent and trusting. Simple. A few cases in point: “God is beautiful” I’m…
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The Family that Plays Together, Stays Together
Family vacation – It almost sounds like the name of a movie! If your family vacations are anything like ours, they can be nearly as comical as the National Lampoon’s Vacation movies. We gather once a year to vacation together. The great-grandparents. The grandparents. The parents. The grandchildren. Some of our vacation memories include hauling…
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Say what? Words are powerful
Grandchildren are the best, aren’t they? Full of love, hugs and laughter. And – unfiltered truth. Sometimes their words warm your heart. Sometimes they make you laugh. Occasionally, grandchildren are a blow to the ego. Last week at Cousin Camp, one of my littlest grandchildren asked, “who all has golden hair?” Surrounded by my group…
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Plan now for a summer of grandparenting
This is the month to get dates on the calendar to connect more deeply with your grandchildren. June is the unofficial start to summer – the perfect time to kick off your Impactful Grandparenting plans. I just firmed up dates for my Cousin Camp this summer. We’ll be playing, Bible reading, connecting, giggling, learning, crafting…
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Give grandchildren an inside peek at the real you
Let’s get personal for a minute. Impactful Grandparenting is about developing two-way relationships. Sharing. Give-and-take. Real connection. You want to know your grandchildren better? Give them an inside peek at the real you. When they see you open up, they may be more willing to do the same. If you’ve checked out one of our…
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How does a Grandparent handle food allergies?
My two-year-old grandson can have these chips, right? I check the ingredients list for the third time to reassure myself. But doubt seeps in. Being a grandparent of a child with food allergies is intimidating. I sigh in frustration and get ready to send a quick text to confirm the chips are on the approved…
