Help for grandparents
Adapting to a role that can be both joyful and challenging
A Focus Series
Today's families are busier than ever and more complicated than ever, presenting grandparents with some special challenges. If you’re a grandparent, maybe you're confident that you can build strong bonds with your grandkids. But what about step-grandkids? Or grandkids who suddenly move far away? Can you walk the fine line between being helpful versus intrusive, so your grandparenting role will always be welcome? How will you share your faith with your grandkids? Are you prepared to babysit your grandkids? If so, how often?
On this page, you’ll hear from grandparents and others who have navigated all these issues and more. It's our hope that their insights will help you thrive in your own grandparenting journey.
Understanding your grandparenting role
Pouring into the lives of your grandkids
Recommended resources:
Rocking It Grand: 18 Ways to Be a Game-Changing Grandma by Chrys Howard and Shellie Rushing Tomlinson
Discipling Your Grandchildren: Great Ideas to Help Them Know, Love, and Serve God by Dr. Josh Mulvihill
The Power of a Praying Grandparent by Stormie Omartian
Cousin Camp: A Grandparent’s Guide to Creating Fun, Faith and Memories That Lastby Susan Alexander Yates
The Inspiring Grandmother: 90 Days of Devotions, Prayer, & Encouragement
Caring for grandkids
Challenging issues for grandparents
Recommended resources:
Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers: How to Navigate Painful Problems With Grace and Truth by Larry Fowler