Connecting in the Kitchen

By Becky | June 30, 2021
A wrapped sandwich on a plate with a small cup of salsa, fresh greens as garnish. A fork and napkin accompany it. The text reads, "Connecting in the Kitchen" at FaithFirstParent.com, emphasizing how meals bring families together through shared culinary experiences.

What do your grandchildren expect to eat when they visit? Is there a treat awaiting them when they arrive? Connecting with kids in the kitchen is fun for everyone. Special treats create connections with children and will be remembered fondly for a long time. Grandma B always makes burritos that are tasty and easy to…

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Character Building HEROES

By Becky | June 2, 2021
A Lego figure resembling a superhero with a red cape stands heroically against a cloudy sky. Text above reads "Character Building HEROES," and below is the website "FaithFirstParent.com.

Guest blogger, Carol Olsen, is passionate about grandparents speaking into the lives of their grandchildren. Watch for more ideas from Carol in future posts on Faith First Parent. And please share with your family and friends!  Who are your grandchildren’s heroes? Grandchildren and even you as a grandparent need worthy role models, heroes, who display…

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Fanciful Food for Playtime

By Becky | November 12, 2020
A plate featuring felt toy food, like a hamburger with pickles and fries, perfectly captures the essence of "Fanciful Food for Playtime." Text displaying "FaithFirstParent.com" is cleverly overlaid on the image.

Guest blogger, Carol Olsen, is passionate about grandparents speaking into the lives of their grandchildren. Enjoy this darling idea for fanciful food for playtime to make playtime fanciful, artistic, and memorable. Watch for more ideas in future posts on Faith First Parent. And please share with your family and friends!  Grandma Ginny’s Gift Years ago, Grandma…

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COVID-19 Pandemic History for Kids

By Becky | October 1, 2020
A table holds a "COVID-19 Pandemic History for Kids" book alongside papers titled "A Time to Remember 2020," assorted newspapers, and both a surgical and cloth face mask—capturing the essence of the pandemic era. The website FaithFirstParent.com is prominently displayed in the background.

Guest blogger, Carol Olsen, is passionate about grandparents speaking into the lives of their grandchildren. When discussing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on family life, she determined to make this a teachable moment in history. Here is one of her ideas to incorporate real life into family history. A Time to Remember We are…

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Lockdown Grandparenting

By Becky | September 10, 2020
An elderly couple sits side by side on a stone path, wearing hats, with a scenic view of greenery and hills in the background. Text reads "Lockdown Grandparenting: Navigating Life's Scenic Paths" at the top from FaithFirstParent.com.

Guest blogger, Carol Olsen, is passionate about grandparents speaking into the lives of their grandchildren. Connecting with grandchildren in the midst of a pandemic and lockdowns can be challenging, but can creatively be done. Watch for more ideas from Carol in future posts on Faith First Parent. And please share with your family and friends! …

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