Grandparenting Articles

Written by Deb del Villar, Director of Communications Giving gifts is part of the grandparent experience that is looked forward to with great anticipation. From the time the pregnancy is announced, grandma is thinking of what cute outfit or toy she will buy while...

Written by Carol Beaver, Legacy Coalition Church Advocate It is the hap, hap, happiest time of the year, or so says the seasonal song. Indeed, as Christian grandparents, some of our happiest family memories may well come from this thoughtful and holy time of the year....

Written by Deb del Villar, Director of Communications “Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” – A.A. Milne As grandparents, we enjoy giving our grandchildren gifts. We love seeing their eyes light...

Written by Joannie DeBrito from Focus on the Family Some dear friends of mine have not seen their grandson since he was about 9 months old and he just passed his third birthday. I believe a valiant effort has been made to reconcile with their son and his wife, even...

Larry Fowler had the opportunity to speak with Dr. James Dobson on his Family Talk radio show a few months ago. The segment, over two days, was titled The Godly Influence and Opportunity of Grandparenting. If you have not had the chance to listen to it, we highly...

Legacy Coalition seeks to envision, encourage, and equip intentional Christian grandparents through the local church. This is done through our resources and events that help the local church recruit, support, and lead their grandparenting ministry. Legacy Coalition is...

Written by Linda Crouch, friend of Legacy Coalition Learning to stand for the truth in our secular world is an increasing challenge for our daughters and granddaughters. Some girls have been blessed by the intentional investment of a mother or grandmother. We’d all...

Written by Joannie DeBrito from Focus on the Family Over the past six months, I’ve seen stress levels rise in families all around me as parents and kids have been living in close quarters and new demands are added to their parents' already busy schedules. Take my...

Written by Ken & Deb del Villar. Deb serves as Director of Communications with Legacy Coalition. We love being grandparents! We seek to be very intentional in our grandparenting by maximizing the opportunities God gives us to pass on our legacy of faith to our...