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Grandparenting

The Role of Grandparents: Valuing Our Grandchilren's Thoughts

Valuing Grandchildren’s Thoughts

As grandparents, we can learn to value our grandchildren’s thoughts. In doing so, we can guide their thoughts to lead to healthy lives.

Role of Grandparents: Listening and Communication

How Grandparents Can Listen and Communicate

As soon as grandkids are old enough to talk, they begin asking questions. The role of grandparents depends on learning to listen and communicate.

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5 Reasons Why Grandparents Are Important

Grandparents can play a unique and significant role in the lives of their grandchildren. Here are five gifts that engaged grandparents can give their grandkids:

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Bible Verses About the Importance of Grandparents

The Bible emphasizes the importance of grandparents. It is vital that grandparents be involved in the lives of their grandchildren.

Grandparents are uniquely positioned to share their faith with their grandkids

7 Essentials For Grandparenting Your Grandkids

Passing on faith to our grandkids is our duty before God. He commands us as grandparents to teach two generations, not just one.

Grandpa shooting toy gun at grandson who’s trying to dodge the foam dart, with the phrase ‘Enter Your Grandchild’s World’

Enter Your Grandchild’s World

Learn how to stay connected with your grandkids as they grow — whether they live across the street or around the world

A grandfather looks out of the corner of his eye to find that instead of fishing with him off of the pier, the boy is completely distracted by a tablet and a cell phone.

3 Major Grandparenting Challenges

Be prepared for these three challenges when grandchildren are in your care

The Grandparent Competition

When you compete for your grandkids’ love, nobody wins

Grandparents read book with granddaughter

Helping to Care for Grandkids?

Participating in caring for grandkids is a gift and a privilege. With careful planning, it represents an unprecedented opportunity to make a lasting, positive impression in their lives.

Age-Appropriate Grandparenting

A refresher on kids’ ages and stages.

grandfather playing football with his grandson

Involving Grandparents in Your Kids’ Lives

Together with your kids’ grandparents, talk about how they might support your role as a parent and how they can be involved with your kids’ lives.

Grandparents as Role Models

Grandparents can be role models for their grandchildren. Creative grandparents model morals, gender and values. Grandchildren often look to their grandparents for how life is to be lived.