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Do you remember your grandparents? While some of us are fortunate and do remember these important people in our growing-up years, others have missed that opportunity. I spent many hours with my grandmothers, but not as much time with my grandfathers as they passed when I was young. I even got to know one set …
My grandfathers passed when I was in grade school so I didn’t get lots of time with them. Yet, when I think of them, the importance of grandfathers in the lives of young children is clear. Generational layers of father figures are good for children. If we are blessed, we see strength tempered by love, …
Using storytelling to teach family values and important life lessons is a powerful way to connect with our grandchildren while teaching them about who we are as a family. We can share the character traits we believe are critical and the activities we participate in as a family. We can highlight cultural issues and stances. …
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Teaching family values is a primary function of building strong, multi-generational relationships and blessings. For some families, faith is the single most important value they pass along from generation to generation. What’s the best way to teach our young ones about faith? Teaching Family Values Tips for Sharing Your Faith Make it part of everyday …
Christmas provides a wonderful opportunity for passing down a family heirloom to your teenage grandchildren. The teenage years are impressionable, critical to adult development, and a time to more deeply connect them to their family identity. Most teens struggle with identity as they seek to discover who they are and what their future might hold. …
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