Parenting

Praying for your grandkids is one of the most sacred things you could do.

Frozen family relationships are so multilayered and can happen over so many years that reconciliation can ever be possible. But even if the other person doesn't budge, you can still be sure you are pleasing God with how you treat them--and nothing softens hearts like the love of Christ.

Nineteen years ago, our daughter died. This left a five-year-old girl and a seven-month-old boy motherless. Papa and I became instant parents and grandparents. In my experience of raising my grandchildren, I have found that my generation has much to offer our children and grandchildren as they navigate this world, helping them fulfill God’s plan for their lives. 

Check out these 8 ways to develop lasting bonds and note how your family is doing in each area and where you might work on strengthening bonds.

Grandparents are an invaluable asset to the upcoming generation.

Reading is a good time to begin familiarizing grandchildren with biblical truth and planting seeds of God’s love in their hearts.

Your electronic devices can be fabulous additions to your family’s options for entertainment and education. But a major error many parents make is trusting someone else—namely the app developer—to rate the potential harm for your child. But, as a mom, not just someone who works in the industry, I’ve found that some of the safer apps are also important to not disregard. It’s time to learn about some potential dangers lurking in your child’s bedroom that would rival any boogeyman.

If you are walking through a stage of parenting where there is conflict between your children, here are a few suggestions and tricks to help resolve issues quickly and set the tone for a peaceful home.

How can we use this knowledge to protect our families (without following them around in our preverbal helicopter)?

This simple idea will help cultivate a deep and consistent prayer life in your children, all while helping you to deepen your bond as well!