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Stress, Popcorn, and Your Grandchildren
What does popcorn have to teach us about science and stress? Plenty. Today, on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast, we’ll explore how we can help our grandchildren manage stress. Glad you’re here. Show Notes for Stress, Popcorn, and Your Grandchildren Don't forget to check out The Kingswell Kid Detective series. Book 1, The Mystery of the…
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How to Help Your Grandchildren Manage Stress
What does popcorn have to teach us about science and stress? Plenty. How does popcorn pop? Popcorn pops when heat builds internal pressure to the point of bursting. Each kernel of corn contains water. When the kernel heats, that water turns to steam. This steam creates pressure. Lots of it. The pressure eventually causes the…
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Castles and Strongholds: Guarding Your Grandchild’s Heart
When it comes to home security, my husband takes a very different view than I do. When Russell is home, the doors are unlocked and, if the weather is nice, open. And because he’s home, I’m okay with it, because I trust his ability to protect me. Although last year during a bear sighting in…
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Do you have a grandchild who is unsure about this whole Jesus thing? Today, we’ll explore ways to connect the God-dots for them on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Glad you’re here. Show Notes for God’s Free Samples Don't forget to check out The Kingswell Kid Detective series. Book 1, The Mystery of the Missing Falls,…
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Skeptical Grandkids and God’s Free Samples
Anytime you want to try a new product before you commit to buying in, you sample it first. Free samples. Test drives. Product testing. What if we applied this process—to Jesus? Do you have a grandchild who is unsure about this whole Jesus thing? Whether a friend, co-worker, or a grandchild, we all have people…
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How to Talk to Our Grandchildren About Work
Today, we’ll talk about a four-letter word. Labor Day weekend offers a great opportunity to talk to your grandchildren, especially the older ones, about work. So often the word carries a negative connotation. Let’s change that. I can’t picture God dreading the creation process or looking forward to the weekend just so He could have…
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How to Build Character in Your Grandchildren—Through Children’s Literature
I’ll let you in on a secret. If you want to build character in your grandchildren, try story. Story? But shouldn’t they read the Bible? Of course. But the brain is wired for story. And, honestly, would you rather read about the levirate vow and the role of the kinsman-redeemer in Numbers and Deuteronomy or follow the…
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How to Multiply the Power of Prayer for Your Grandchildren
Prayer impacts our families. So how do we multiply that power? With a partner. Matthew 18:20 says, “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” I pray with one of my in-laws. Does that surprise you? We live miles apart, Michigan and Texas, but we pray. We started before…
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How to Discover Your Grandparent Superpowers
What’s your grandparent superpower? You have one, you know. Maybe more. Psalm 139:3 says, “ . . . you are familiar with all my ways.” God is not only familiar with all your ways, He designed many of them. Romans 12:6 reads, “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.…
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Back to School: How to Make a Blessing Backpack for Your Grandchild
How can we encourage our grandchildren as they head back to school? A blessing backpack! Back to school means new teachers, new classmates, and new material. Perhaps even a new school or a new season. A transition to kindergarten, high school, or even college. While beginnings offer a fresh start, the unknowns can be scary.…
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