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Written by Becky Danielson from M. Ed. Faith First Parent We all want our grandchildren to have lasting friendships with each other, and we can help to make it happen! Follow these seven tips. 1. Remind your grandchildren they are each other’s forever friends. When children see each other as friends, not just siblings/cousins, they act […]

Written by Judy Douglass, Author, Blogger, and Podcaster The adults and kids in our Texas family love to ski, which calls for an annual visit to Colorado. Steve and I were invited along to help with the baby, who isn’t skiing yet—we said yes. Every morning Steve drove the gang over to the slopes and

Written by Dr. Joannie DeBrito, Family Support Specialist I have been touched by the response to Part 1 and Part 2 in this series of blog posts but not surprised to learn that so many people could identify with my story. In this blog, I will share some specific ways to heal and become healthier

Written by Gary Cardinal, Legacy Coalition Ambassador Recently, as I finished my Old Testament reading in Genesis 30 and 31, the verse in 30:13 caught my attention because my youngest grandson is named Asher. The scripture writes that Leah responded, “What joy is mine!” Then at the end of the chapter, the footnotes stated “Asher

Written by Elaine McAllister, Author and Friend of Legacy Coalition When my elderly mother lived in a retirement home, I brought a flowering plant to hang just outside her window. It was bright and colorful. I knew she would enjoy it that Spring, but never imagined a sweet little bird would as well. Sheltered in

Written by Dr. Joannie DeBrito, Family Support Specialist In Part 1 of this blog, Dr. Joannie shared the abusive causes of her strained relationship with her mother. Now she picks up with how she avoided passing on the same experiences to her own daughters and found healing instead. Realization Fast forward to about ten years

Written by Dr. Joannie DeBrito, Family Support Specialist We live in a broken world, and that brokenness often begins in the family. Patterns of addiction, abuse, sexual immorality, greed, and selfishness can start within family relationships and be passed on from generation to generation and transferred to the greater culture at large. But it doesn’t

Each year provides new opportunities for grandparents like you to pass on your faith to your grandkids. Here are five key areas to consider! 1. Plan for School Breaks or Vacations Make plans for a special day with the grandkids when you know they are available. Check their school calendars online or ask for a

Written by Pastor George Posthumus, Associate Director of Pastors Division From time to time, we hear unbelievers speak of God as a cosmic killjoy, or that He’s unkind and uncaring. However, the very coming of Jesus at Christmas was “when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared” (Titus 3:4). Christmas

Written by Kristin Couch, blogger of The Palest Ink Oh, how Christmas sparkled on Washington Street! The chill of December, the snow piling high on my grandparents’ front porch, the twinkly lights fluttering as they lay draped against the decorated Fraser Fir which brushed up against the living room’s windowpanes. My brother and I pushed