Grandparenting (Page 6 of 10)

10 Ways to Make Visits From Your Grandchildren Go Smoothly

Here are some tips to make visits from your grandchildren smooth and happy!

35 Fall Activities to Do with Your Grandkids

Fall is a great time of year to do things with your grandkids. The weather is cooler and more comfortable, and there are all kinds of special things to do this time of year. Watching the wonder on their faces is also fun as they hunt for the perfect pumpkin or eye that delicious caramel apple treat. If you have a date planned soon, here are some activities you can do outdoors, things to go see indoors, and activities to do when the rainy fall chill rolls in and your plans have to change.

11 Reasons Why Your Grandchildren Ignore You (And How to Fix Your Relationship)

There are numerous reasons your grandchildren may seem distant. If you’re unsure about what’s causing this, this list of reasons may help you uncover the situation and guide you on how to mend and rebuild your relationship.

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10 Ways Grandchildren are a Blessing

Author Lois Wyse once said, “If I had known how wonderful it would be to have grandchildren, I’d have had them first.”

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5 Ways You Could Be Hurting Your Relationship with Your Grandkids

My children have been blessed to have consistent, weekly, sometimes daily interaction with their grandparents. But unfortunately, this isn’t always a gift for some families.

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24 Best Free Places to Take Your Grandkids for a Day Out

As a grandparent, you love spending time with your grandkids and doing fun things. Still, it seems like everything costs money. Kids love going to the movies, going out to eat, and going to the trampoline park…but it all costs money. And it can get very expensive.

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What to Write in a Book for Your Grandchild

As a grandparent, your life is full of stories and wisdom for your grandchildren. Here’s what to write in their memory books.

6 Tips for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Grandfamilies, custodial grandparents, kinship families – you have a whole lexicon unto yourselves. While you are a rapidly growing community of people, many of you feel isolated and ill-equipped.

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Godly Grandparenting: Ways to Inspire Faith in Your Grandkids

As a grandparent, you play an important role in your grandchildren’s lives – so important, in fact, that your influence on them has eternal significance.

5 Creative Ways to Celebrate Grandparents Day

September 8th is Grandparents Day! If you’re looking for ideas to celebrate this year’s Grandparents Day beyond the typical lunch out with the family or card, this article has a few ideas for you.

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7 Small Ways to Love Your Grandkids from Afar

If miles are separating you and your grandchildren, and you’d like to find more ways to connect, here are seven small ways to love them from afar.

20 Best Places to Take Your Younger Grandchildren for a Day Out

If you have younger grandchildren, finding places to take them for a day out can sometimes be hard. Depending on their age and abilities, there are some things that their older siblings can do that they just can’t. If you are looking for some places to take your young grandchildren for a day of fun, check out these suggestions.