God’s Great Gift… FAMILY

God's Great Gift... FAMILY

A special thank you to guest blogger, David Appelhof,  for sharing his love of the Lord and the blessing of family.  xoBecky God’s gifts have been many throughout my lifetime. One of the greatest gifts is my family. Family reunions are a time to celebrate and give thanks for the relationships we share. My wife,…

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Etiquette for Dinner at the White House

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Polite manners are always in style. Good behavior and etiquette at the dinner table is a win-win for everyone. Guest blogger Carol Olsen shares her insight in helping grandkids to be their best prepares them for future social situations, even dinner at the White House. “Always put your napkin in your lap and keep your…

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Conversation Starters for Grandparents

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Conversation starters and stretchers are great tools for relationship building. Use positive encouragement and inquiry in today’s challenging culture, especially with your grandchildren. Criticism and anger can be very hurtful. Relationships aren’t built with disrespect. Try these questions and statements to get discussions started and to keep everyone talking. Everyone wins when conversations move in…

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Requests from Grandchildren

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  This post reflects the desire to come alongside a grandchild to encourage faith with prayer and financial means. The response to a grandchild’s request is one of thoughtfulness and love. A special thank you to guest blogger, David Appelhof for sharing his thoughts and experiences. xoBecky This past year, my wife and I  have received a…

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Kids Need Grandparents

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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…

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COVID-19 Pandemic History for Kids

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

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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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