965 archives posted by "grandparenting"

Does the song, “I’ll be home for Christmas”¹ Frank Sinatra made popular in the 50’s make you blue and gloomy? Does the thought that you are not going to see all of your children and grandchildren during this Christmas season make you sad? Grandparents love to be with their loved ones to [...]

The fragrances of holiday scented candles, cookies baking, and the pine Christmas trees are always inviting when walking into the house this time of the year. Recently I was watching the Food channel and they were talking about how different foods bring memories to our minds. The fragrances of [...]

Today I would like to share with you a YouTube presentation of The Candymaker’s Gift produced by my friends David and Helen Haidle. The Candymaker’s Gift is an excellent story to share with your grandchildren during this Christmas season about the real meaning of Christmas. You can watch [...]

I often wonder about the future of our grandchildren growing up in a society where apathy, and even hostility, toward Jesus Christ is prevalent today. We are living in a complicated world. An aggressive attack is being launched by using media, technology, education, social influences, and political [...]

During this Thanksgiving and Christmas season, many grandparents will have the privilege to spend time with their children and grandchildren. It is always a special time to celebrate these holidays with the family reminiscing, sharing current family activity, along with enjoying the delicious [...]

I live in the Northwest. When we see the golden and red leaves falling from the trees we know the Thanksgiving holiday is near. Thanksgiving is a special time for families to get together, enjoy each other and the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. It is a good time to think about the many blessings [...]

Guest blog by Barbara Prichard Do you remember the first time you held your darling grandchild in your arms? I certainly can. Her skin was soft as velvet and it was all I could do to stop touching her. Rather than put her down, I removed her mittens and her booties and kissed each finger and toe to [...]

Why not dig into the boxes and envelopes that hold your old, treasured, forgotten photos of your children and grandchildren and send them to them on their birthday or special occasions. Write a note of the approximate time and place of the picture and your memory of the event. Let them know how [...]

Last year on Halloween night, I heard a knock on my door, when I opened it, a sweet princess said, “Trick, or Treat”. I asked, “Who are you?” pretending not to recognize my granddaughter’s voice. Children have a good time deciding who they are going to be and what they will wear as they [...]

(Insert your granddaughter’s name) Dear Heavenly Father, I pray ______________will not be concerned about the outward beauty that depends on fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. But that she will clothe herself with the beauty of a teachable, gentle spirit, displaying [...]