Keeping the THANKS in Thanksgiving
Courageous Grandparenting Blog Have you noticed how the world continues to encroach upon Thanksgiving? Every year, the “holy” part of this holiday is being chiseled away and replaced by shopping, football and our anticipation for Christmas. Make no mistake, there is nothing wrong with enjoying a...
Cheer Up! Let’s Be Glad All Our Days
Courageous Grandparenting Blog Lifespan developmentalists generally agree that middle adulthood spans the ages of 40-65 years, and late adulthood goes from age 65 until death. Since the average age of a first time grandparent in the U.S. is 47, this means many of us will be grandparents for half of...
How To Do a Bible Study With Your Grandchildren
Courageous Grandparenting Blog “But I’m not a Bible teacher! I’ve never been to seminary!” Take heart, my fellow grandparent. By God’s grace, the Lord could use you to have memory-making, life-shaping Bible studies with your grandchildren. Let’s break down this idea of how to do Bible studies with...
Grandparent Boundaries
Courageous Grandparenting Blog “Grandma, don’t leave me,” my two-year-old granddaughter wailed.I started the car engine, ignoring my inclination to rush back into the house. Instead, I blew her one last kiss and pulled from the driveway. What kind of grandmother could leave her granddaughter under...
