Grandparenting
The Simple Gold Bracelet
Post by guest blogger, Diane Applehoff. Watch for more stories, ideas, and strategies to connect to the younger generation. A simple gold bracelet is my most cherished gift! When I was young, the most interesting relative I knew was my mother’s sister, Almira. She was truly a fascinating person. She was a missionary nurse who…
Read MoreGive Grands Something Worthwhile to Remember
Being a grandparent is the greatest gift you can have in life on several levels. First, it lets you get to know (and hopefully positively influence) the next generation in your family. These are the folks who, long after you are gone, will carry your legacy forward so make sure they have something worthwhile to…
Read MoreHIM4Her Ministries Interview: Faithful Grandparenting
Thank you Shug, for the fabulous interview to discuss Faithful Grandparenting: Practical Ideas for Connecting the Generations on HIM4Her Radio: Women’s HOT Topics. Both Carol and I had a terrific time with you! Click on the links for the two-part interview with Shug Bury. Faithful Grandparenting Part 1 Faithful Grandparenting Part 2 Shug Bury is the…
Read MoreThe Gift of Faithful Grandparenting Book Club
Is your book club looking for a book to read that is not only fun and entertaining, but full of practical and useful ideas? You’ll find all this in Faithful Grandparenting: Practical Ideas for Connecting the Generations. Give the gift of Faithful Grandparenting. Be blessed and pass on the blessings to your family! The Book Club Discussion Questions are…
Read MoreKids Need Grandparents
Kids need older adults in their lives. Grandparents can fill a tremendous role in modeling and guiding a younger generation. Here’s a list from Faithful Grandparenting: Practical Ideas for Connecting the Generations of reasons grandchildren need their grandparents. Not every point may fit your situation, but all are valid reasons for grandparenting well. Top Eight…
Read MoreSpecial Event! Faithful Grandparenting Book Launch
Join us for the launch of Faithful Grandparenting: Practical Ideas for Connecting the Generations! We would LOVE to see you at our book signing event! A very special thank you to Pathway Books at Christ Presbyterian Church! © 2021 Becky Danielson. All rights reserved. If this post is encouraging, please take a moment to subscribe…
Read MoreJUST RELEASED! Faithful Grandparenting
Faithful Grandparenting: Practical Ideas for Connecting the Generations is hot off the press! Whether you’ve been a grandparent for many years or you’re soon to become a grandparent, this book was written for you. Carol Olsen and I have pooled years of experience teaching and working with families to provide a wide variety of grandparenting…
Read MoreBlending Our Family… 45 Years Later
Guest blogger, David Appelhof, shares his experience with us in creating a blended, faith-filled family. I love the way he and his wife, Diane, had a goal beginning with Jesus as the center of their family life. A special thank you to Diane and David for sharing the story of blending their family. xoBecky Years…
Read MoreCommunicating with Kids…Definitions Change
Communicating with kids can be challenging! Definitions change over time. This can make it difficult for one generation to communicate with another. The older generation may find it hard to understand and appreciate the new definitions. Consider the word tolerance. For years it meant to accept or allow someone to have an opinion without malice…
Read MoreThe Gift of a Good Book
Guest blogger, Carol Olsen, is passionate about grandparents speaking into the lives of their grandchildren. Watch for more ideas from Carol on Faith First Parent. Looking for a special gift for a young grandchild? Do a little research to find good books that share ideas of moral courage and virtue. Check out your church bookstore or…
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