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Contacting Grandchildren When the Parents Won’t Talk to Us
Question: Our grandchildren live far away, and their parents do not talk to us. How can we still acknowledge our grandchildren? Response: This is difficult, but not a hopeless situation. ...
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Parents’ Differing Faith Causing Confusion for Grandkids
Question: I’ve noticed that my 8-year-old granchild is confused because one of his parents believes in Christianity while the other doesn’t. What are some ways I can help? Response: It ...
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Pending Divorce and Impact on Grandchildren
Question: My daughter and son-in-law have announced a pending divorce that was quite unexpected to the rest of us. I’m very concerned about the impact this will have on my ...
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Watching Church Online with Family
Question: Our adult children do not want to attend church as a family. They will watch it with us online at either their home or ours. Are we setting a ...
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Deciding Which Family to Stay With
Question: I have an upcoming trip to visit our children. Both have asked me to stay when I visit. How do I decide which home to stay in? Response: Have ...
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Apology Not Accepted
Question: My daughter has estranged herself from me and will not allow me to see her children as well. Prior to this (it’s been 18 months) I had a close ...
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Not Allowed to Share About God or Jesus
Question: I am not permitted to speak to my grandchildren (ages 8 and 5) about God or Jesus. My son (who is divorced) supervises my visits when I go to ...
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Dealing With an Estranged Grandchild
Question: We wanted to ask you a question regarding our 17-year-old granddaughter. Since her parent’s divorce a few years ago, we’ve seen her experience anger, disobedience, running away, suicidal symptoms, ...
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Christian Apps for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Question: I’m looking for Christian apps for toddlers/ preschoolers. We’ve found Parent Cue, Minno, and Yippie. Do you know of others that have games, interactive teaching, or just wholesome (free ...
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Help for Alienated Grandparents
Question: Do you know of any Christian ministries for alienated grandparents? We know several Christian couples who have been totally cut off from seeing or connecting in any way with ...
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