Written by Sherry Schumann, President of Christian Grandparenting Network Our grandchildren have completed their last tests and assignments, hugged their favorite teachers goodbye, and tossed their bookbags into the closet, along with their memories of the school year. Summer vacation has officially arrived. Children are ecstatic about this vacation from school. That is, until the […]

Written by Deb del Villar, Director of Communications Our evening was spent on the back deck, sipping cold lemonade and listening to the birds sing their goodnight songs. As nighttime and darkness fell in symphony upon us, the darkened tree line was soon aglow. My mind filtered through the many wonderful childhood memories of those

Written by Camellia Varnado, Author and Podcaster The weight of a grandparent’s role can be felt immensely. We hold the stories of the past, the wisdom of experience, and a fierce love for the next generation. But how do we translate that into something tangible? How do we become “intentional grandparents,” leaving a legacy of

Written by Becky Danielson from M. Ed. Faith First Parent There’s something unnerving about a grandchild who lies. We expect truthfulness and honesty in our families. When a fib escapes from the lips of a darling grandchild, no matter what age, a grandparent can be puzzled, sad, or just plain mad. Unfortunately, lies happen. At

Written by Deb del Villar, Director of Communications Here in Part 2 of this blog, we’ll look at some specific techniques for helping grandchildren learn what to pray for. For our little ones, it is best to keep it simple.

Written by Deb del Villar, Director of Communications Wouldn’t it be great to have one of your grandchildren see you praying and when you are finished, say: “Grandpa/Grandma, teach me to pray!” Even if this does not happen, prayer is an important biblical discipline to teach our grandchildren. Scripture is full of why we should

Written by David Wheeler, Legacy Coalition Pastor’s Division Scripture reveals that God seeks connection with us through stories and questions. As grandparents, we can develop deeper relationships and closer connections by following His example.

Written by Elaine McAllister, Author and Friend of Legacy Coalition Another school year has ended! Those who were once kindergarteners walk across the stage of life as graduates. It seems May is a subtle reminder of how quickly time passes as well as a gentle nudge to plan for summertime fun. Take a trip to

Written by Dr. Joannie DeBrito, Family Support Specialist Oh boy! Here we go. It’s an election year and you might have noticed that we are being bombarded with opinions about every issue that is considered important in the minds of voters in the US. The same goes for other countries during an election year. As grandparents,

Written by Elaine McAllister, Author and Friend of Legacy Coalition For several years, I was a member of an unofficial yet exhausting group – The Gramma Sandwich Generation! I wasn’t alone. Others were caring for grandchildren and parents at the same time, but it takes a toll. We joyfully watch one generation gain independence while