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Grandparents: How Do You Get Your Grandkids to Talk with You?

Are you missing your grandchildren? Can you get them into a real conversation on FaceTime? Here’s some help!

Judy DouglassAugust 27, 2020grandchildren, grandparenting, questions, ask questions, listening Comments

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassMay 23, 2016children, despair, grandparenting, hope, lament, parenting, prodigal, Psalms Comments

15 Scriptures I Pray for My Grandchildren

Some of my most effective praying is to say back to the Lord verses from Scripture on behalf of each grandboy and grandgirl.

On My KneesJudy DouglassNovember 5, 2015Apostle Paul, children, grandchildren, grandparenting, Jesus, parenting, prayer, promises, Scripture, truth Comments

On Taking Family Pictures

Clouds came and went. Children smiled and cried. Adults comforted and consoled and corrected.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassAugust 3, 2015colorado, cousins, Family pictures, grandparenting, mountain scenery, My Travels, parenting, photographer Comments

Learned from Children: It Doesn't Have to Be a Competition

She played for two primary reasons: to please her parents and to be with her friend.

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassAugust 7, 2014children, competition, family, game, grandparenting, parenting, people, relational, soccer, winningComment

Seven Truths I Taught My Children

So we have our mantras--the truths we say repeatedly to our children.

Becoming Kindling, True FollowersJudy DouglassJuly 7, 2014children, God, grandchildren, grandparenting, parenting, pray, teach, thank, train, truths Comments

Words of My Life 3: Family

Such a sweet time with family! God wants the same with me!

Becoming Kindling, True FollowersJudy DouglassJune 30, 2014adventure, children, connections, conversations, family, Father, fun, God, grandchildren, grandparenting, parenting, vacation Comments

The Gifts I Love to Give My Grandchildren

I seek to give life-expanding presents that keep on giving.

Learned from Children, Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassDecember 16, 2013children, Christmas, gifts, grandchildren, grandparenting, parenting, presents Comments

Jesus on Leading: Stewarding Those Closest to Us

We were intentional about ways to be good stewards of these precious treasures.

Jesus on LeadingJudy DouglassAugust 21, 2013affirmation, children, family, God, grandparenting, husband, Jesus, parenting, personal development, steward, stewardship Comments

My 7 Best Mother’s Day Gifts

They have given me gifts they didn't even know about...

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassMay 10, 2013children, forgiveness, gifts, grandparenting, gratitude, humility, love, Mother's Day, parenting, perseverance, prayer, selflessnessComment

Good Times with My Grandboys

New books and movies appeared throughout the week. Bedtime stories were a highlight.

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassFebruary 20, 2013books, creative activities, fun, gifts, God, grandchildren, grandparenting, movies, time together Comments

What I Learned from My Children: It Comes Around Again

These lessons speak to core issues of my trust in God.

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassNovember 28, 2012carousel, children, God, grandparenting, Holy Spirit, love, never give up, parenting, prayer, unconditional love Comment

The 3 Really Best Gifts for Your Children

If I could choose three things to give them that would help them have a great life, what would they be?

True FollowersJudy DouglassNovember 26, 2012character, children, Christmas, Cyber Monday, family, gifts, God, grandparenting, parenting, Relationships, useful Comments

Five Generations of Family Tradition

Her baby boy will have the privilege of sleeping in a cradle his great, great grandfather slept in.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassOctober 15, 2012colorado, cradle, family, Florida, generations, grandparenting, Montana, Texas, tradition Comments

Praying for My Grandboys

I love being Jeedoo.Jeedoo is my grandmother name, and I love hearing it from my grandchildren, which has happened many times over this weekend.It’s such fun to play, tell stories and read with them--and we have done much of all those.

On My KneesJudy DouglassSeptember 2, 2012God, grandchildren, grandparenting, prayer Comments