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Once I met a grandma from Illinois who took her grandkids “Notebook Shopping” before each one’s birthday or Christmas. On these occasions, the real issue was that Grandma is listening. On the visit to at least three stores, the grandkids … Continue reading →

Do your grandchildren live close or far away? Do you have regular contact with them or only on holidays? Regardless of how often you see them, you can discover many ways to be a positive influence in their lives and … Continue reading →

Last night, we had some serendipity moments with a few of our grandchildren. Caitlin (14) has been sick and out of school since Tuesday with a virus that triggered her asthma and a bout of bronchitis. So I headed for … Continue reading →

It’s Monday night football under the stars—in Edmond, Oklahoma, that is. You would have thought the game carried the importance of the Super Bowl for the screaming of the dads and moms. “Stop him!” “Crush him!” “Get the guy!” “Go, … Continue reading →

Looking at photo albums often “primes the story pump.” Children love to look at baby pictures of themselves, siblings, and parents, as well as photos of relatives. They are often fascinated by the stories and history that surround these family … Continue reading →

There’s something about being a grandparent that lends itself to prayer. We love those cute grandkids so much, and yet don’t have primary care for them. Sometimes we worry if they have health problems or struggles in school. Grandmas also … Continue reading →

Every day I see grandmothers and one or more grandchildren at the grocery store, shopping mall, and bookstores. At fast food places and restaurants when I’m out for lunch with a friend, at the park when I am walking by … Continue reading →

Now that school is out and kids are home for summer vacation, it’s a great time to spend grandchildren with them by taking them on outings. Truly, so many children spend a lot of their summer time in camps: soccer … Continue reading →

Last Friday night, two of our grandsons, Luke (9) and Caleb (11) had a sleepover at our house. One of the great things about the boys’ ages—besides the fact that they’re lots of fun—is they are self-sufficient (i.e., like to … Continue reading →

Lots of toys and gifts we give our grandchildren may be lost, broken, or in next fall’s garage sale. But a good book, a favorite author’s newest bestseller they come to treasure, lasts far beyond the latest gadget or electronic … Continue reading →