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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“Grandmas sure don’t look like they used to,” my mom said, giving me the once-over on our way to dinner. And she was right. Trendy dress. Hair down. Full make-up. And, the pièce de resistance, a killer pair of heels. I was 60 and wearing my years in the best way I knew. But, in…
