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Grandparenthood: More Than Rocking Chairs


Session 1:

Putting the Grand in Parenting
The awesome opportunity of grandparenthood
Five Incredible Assets Grandparents bring to their position
Sacred Cows That can undermine our impact

Session 2:

Giving a Blessing
How to meet the three needs that every child is born with
Blessing our grandchildren spiritually, emotionally, and physically
Communicating Unconditional love to your grandchildren

Session 3:

Leaving a Legacy
Giving and Seeking Forgiveness for the past
Leaving "good tracks" for the future
Making decisions based on an eternal perspective

Session 4:

Bearing a Torch
Walking and talking your faith in the lives of your grandchildren
Showing them how to flourish spiritually in a hostile culture
Helping them make right choices as they evaluate their world

Session 5:

Setting a Standard
Character training is more caught than taught
Passing on contagious faith, consistent integrity, and practical poise
Modeling personal discipline, steadfast endurance and inspirational courage

Session 6:

 

Sticky Situations - Part 1
Dealing with divorce in the family
What if your grandchildren come to live with you
Establishing a good relationship with stepchildren and blended families

Session 7:

 

Sticky Situations - Part 2
Spoiling: When enough is enough
Empowering vs. Enabling: Intervening on behalf of our grandchildren
Resolving the inevitable family conflicts

Session 8:

 

Rock-n-Roll Grandparents
Making the most of your time with your grandchildren
Babysitting, Safety, Teenagers, and Discipline Advice
The joy of being all you can be to the next generation