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Written by Dr. Joannie DeBrito, Family Support Specialist After two to three months of summer, former middle school students are expected to enter high school fully independent, in control of their emotions, and ready to plan the rest of their lives. These expectations are obviously very unrealistic, and yet a surprising number of high school […]

Sponsored by Christian Grandparenting Network Several years ago, Christian Grandparenting Network (CGN) saw the tremendous need for united prayer among grandparents. In response to this urgent need, under the leadership of Lillian Penner, the second Sunday of September was designated as the Grandparents’ Day of Prayer. This day coincides with National Grandparents Day in the

Written by Dr. Joannie DeBrito, Family Support Specialist As kids return to school and the “honeymoon stage” of the first month of a new school year wears off, we can anticipate that they will face challenges to their faith and may be tempted by their peers to engage in unhealthy behaviors. How can grandparents encourage

Written by Dr. Joannie DeBrito, Family Support Specialist Here’s a fun thing to do when you are gathered with a number of your friends. Ask them if they would want to go back to middle school (or junior high as it used to be called.) If your group is like most, only a few in

Written by Dr. Joannie DeBrito, Family Support Specialist Making the transition from preschool to the next level can be easy or difficult, depending on the general temperament of a child and whether or not he is prepared for several changes. Grandparents can work with their children to help preschool-age grandchildren be ready to make kindergarten

Written by Dr. Joannie DeBrito, Family Support Specialist You may recall that I started a blog series for grandparents about helping their grandchildren develop the fruits of the spirit. This month, I’d like to talk to you about reinforcing the fruits of kindness, goodness, and gentleness in your grandchildren as they anticipate reconnecting with many

Written by Deb del Villar, Director of Communications Deuteronomy 6:12 – “Beware lest thou forget the Lord.” One of the ways God instructed the Israel nation to pass on their faith was through celebrations or remembrances – think Passover and the many feast days. The KJV Bible contains over 300 references with the words remember

Written by Russ Crosson, Executive Vice President and Chief Mission Officer, Ronald Blue Trust As we enter the lazy days of summer, children turn their thinking to camps, vacations, visiting family, hanging out with friends, and freedom from homework. In this blog, I would like to give you, as grandparents, something to think about this summer.

Written by Ron Byers, Pastor of Barfield Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, TN There is a song that includes the line, “Precious memories, how they linger.” I thank the Lord for the precious memories of my grandfathers that linger in my mind. I certainly would love to pass down precious memories to my grandchildren as well. My

Written by Tony Souder, Founder of Pray for Me Campaign Grandfathers have the potential to be some of the most influential people on the planet when it comes to their grandchildren. Of course, like so many things in life, grandfathers must be intentional if they are going to reach their potential in influencing their grandchildren.