Grandparenting (Page 9 of 10)

21 Amazing Reasons God Created Grandparents

Grandparents play a unique role within our families, and God has created them for some amazing reasons. Here are just 21 of those.

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10 Places to Take Your Grandchildren That They Will Remember Forever

Spending time together is one of the best gifts you can your grandchildren.

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Should Grandparents and Parents Today Loosen Up—Or Tighten the Reins?

A kiddo loaded with too much freedom, too much money, and a lack of heart and mind training is predisposed to succumb to the torque of schoolyard frivolity and college insanity.

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Spoiled Grandkids: 3 Common Causes and How to Avoid Them

In an era where grandparents have taken an increasing role in the raising of their grandchildren, we have to ask ourselves if we are setting our grandkids up for a life in which they believe they are entitled because we’ve done everything but tell them so.

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50 Unforgettable Experience Gifts for Grandchildren

Instead of trying to guess the perfect gift or purchasing a slew of plastic toys that will eventually break or end up in the trash, why not give little ones an experience that creates lasting memories?

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How to Grandparent When You’ve Lost the Love of Your Life

These ideas should not be viewed as a rigid to-do list with condemnation that inevitably results when something is missed. Instead, consider how you can grieve the loss of your love as you simultaneously move into the next season of grandparenting life.

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25 Practical Ways You Can Show Your Grandchildren You Love Them

Start planning how you are going to spend your time the next time you are together!

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14 Things Grandchildren Desperately Need from Grandparents Today

Here are some things you can offer your grandchildren to help strengthen your bond with them.

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12 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became a Grandparent

Your life is getting ready to revolve around a tiny little person you have just fallen in love with.

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5 Ways to Make Time with Your Grandchildren More Meaningful

One thing I know for sure—if I want our time together to be meaningful, I can’t just wish it. I have to intentionally make it so.

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5 Things You Can Do When You Feel Left Out as a Grandparent

Hopefully, these tips will help you communicate better, extend the invitation, and invest in what matters most.

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How to Stay Connected with Your Out-of-Town Grandchildren

Wasn’t it wonderful when you became a grandparent?! And then, if you’re like me, your adult children–along with these precious new grandchildren–moved away. How can we keep in touch with them so that our relationships stay solid and strong?

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20 Free Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Grandchildren

Since most of us grandmothers are on a limited budget, I started to think of ways I could play with my granddaughter without it costing anything. And you know what? I discovered plenty of them!

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5 Things That Hurt Relationships with Grandkids

The wise and loving grandparent has the opportunity to treasure and value their grandchildren, seeking at all times to nourish both the child and their relationship with their grandchild. As is common with all relationships, there can be many seen and unseen pitfalls ready to wreak havoc between grandparent and grandchild.

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Fun, Frustration-Free Cookie Recipes to Make With Kids

Here are 5 of the most simple, frustrated-free, and delicious recipes you can make with kids. Good luck and happy baking!

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