Helping Our Grandkids Grow Morally and Spiritually
I believe it is important to consider how we share our values with our Grandkids. It is right on target to think that there is a theme of finesse when it comes to us being our best at this Grandparenting deal.
The Importance Of Reading To And With Your Grandchildren
I tell this story to reinvigorate you to zero in on the importance of reading with your Grandchildren. I like to have them tell me about their books, and I always share what I read with them when appropriate. I don’t preach; I share when those teaching moments present themselves.
THE ELEPHANT(S) IN THE ROOM
As time passes and there is trouble in paradise you understandably want to defend your own child but at what cost? The common denominator in these two critical junctures of Grandparenting is emotions.
The Quality of Conversation
The Quality of Conversation Did you ever notice that one person can enter a room and converse with multiple people? Is this a talent or a skill? Do you sometimes find yourself with your Pre-teen or teen Grandkids, and the conversation isn’t flowing as it used to? I used to get a call each Sunday […]
How Much Will You Invest in The Journey From Good to Great Grandparenting?
To derive the most from this Journey, your results will depend on your vision of who you are and how great you would like to be as a Grandparent. The potential for creating more Love and Connection with your Grands is vast and unbounded. I encourage you to take stock of your values and hopes […]
A Gift
A Gift You have been given a gift. Actually, you are a gift. You are a Grandparent. let grandparenting happen You will be a Grandparent for twice as long as you were a parent. As Grandparents, we are at our highest and best selves when we act on our gift and do all we can […]
Grand Heroes
Grand Heroes Grandparents Raising Children is On A Spectrum Intentional Grandparenting I count my blessings each day that I get to interact with my Grandchildren freely. This just didn’t happen on its own. I am very intentional about extended family dynamics and do all I can to create a family culture of inclusion. This article […]
THE UNIMAGINABLE-Grandchild Abuse and/or Neglect.
THE UNIMAGINABLE-Grandchild Abuse and/or Neglect (This includes Bullying) I would rather have not been tasked with writing this chapter but it is definitely way too important to skip. The #1 concern of Grandparents, hands down, is the Safety and Health of their Grandchildren. That coupled with the unique position of Grandparents in the family structure […]
Meeting Them Where They Are
As Grandparents we have to wear many hats to meet our Grandkids where they are. Depending on the age and number of Grandkids you may be called upon to get down on the floor or play dress up, hike a trail, go to a museum, and attend a concert (with earplugs maybe) all in one […]