Grandparenting Archives

Despite resistance at times, children need parents to provide a foundation from which they can form decisions. These truths will serve them well...

How can we reconcile our lives in retirement with the Bible? Although they didn’t necessarily speak to stages in life, the biblical writers did...

It was a great year for grandparenting here on Crosswalk!To be fair, every year is a great year for grandparenting. To get to spread your love to...

Our position as the “grands” of our family gives us purpose and delight. With life’s long-range view, we see four ways childhood is a uniquely...

Ask yourself: "What does my grandchild observe when he looks at me?"

It's date night for their parents and that means it's up to you to make a great time for your grandkids. Here are 20 great ideas to entertain them....

Our role as parent never ends. The job description changes, but the job is never done. In today's world, our adult children face trials and...

Your time is priceless, and your grandkids will thrive because of your willingness to snuggle with them or make their favorite pie. Here are six...

Facing an Empty Nest can mean facing all sorts of questions you have never had to answer before. These 7 encouragements can help.

My list certainly isn’t exhaustive and the order changes from conversation to conversation, but here are five things I wish I knew about caring for...

In an era where grandparents have taken an increasing role in the raising of their grandchildren, we have to ask ourselves if we are setting our...

In addition to providing yummy lunches and the necessary school supplies, praying for our children is a powerful and effective way we can partner...

Places are just places; it’s the experience that you share that makes memories.

Being a young grandparent has many wonderful benefits, but it also has a few unexpected pressures.

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