The Traveling Teddy Bear

By Becky | July 21, 2022
A serene landscape with green hills, scattered sheep, and a small stone hut perfectly captures a traveler's dream. The overlaid text reads "The Traveling Teddy Bear." Websites FaithFirstParent.com and FaithfulGrandparenting.com are also displayed.

This is great activity for traveling grandparents to interact with grandchildren! Purchase a teddy bear to take along to your grandchildren’s home next time you visit. Allow the kids to play with the teddy bear. Have the children choose a name for the new “friend”. Tell your grandchildren the teddy bear is a traveling bear…

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Sharing Your Life Story with the Grands

By Becky | May 16, 2022
Close-up of hands typing on a laptop keyboard with the text "Sharing Your Life Story with the Grands" at the top and "FaithFirstParent.com" at the bottom.

A special thank you to guest blogger David Appelhof for sharing his thoughts and experience in writing his life story as a gift for his children and grandchildren. xoBecky For years I’ve attempted to write my life story, a short biography as a history for my children and grandchildren. Ten years ago, I completed several…

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Blending Our Family… 45 Years Later

By Becky | September 23, 2021
Open Bible on a dark surface with text saying "Blending Our Family... 45 Years Later" and "FaithFirstParent.com," highlighting the journey of blending family principles with enduring faith.

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…

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