Grandparents

Written by Dr. Joannie DeBrito, Family Support Specialist Dennis and Sabrina have a two-year-old grandchild they have never met. For reasons unknown to them, their daughter and son-in-law cut off all contact with them long before their granddaughter was born. According to Sabrina, there was never a relationship-ending fight, angry words between them, or accusations […]

Written by Carol Beaver, Church Advocate, Legacy Coalition While there is something I love about every season and every month, when pressed to choose my favorite, I will choose autumn and especially October. Across our country, it is a month of breathtaking beauty and bounty. In my home state of Minnesota, we appreciated every bright

Written by Dr. Joannie DeBrito, Family Support Specialist The last few decades of television situation comedies served up a steady diet of older adults interfering in the lives of their children and grandchildren. One example was the character Doris Roberts played in “Everybody Loves Raymond.” She was nosey, intrusive, controlling, demanding, and full of unsolicited

Written by Jane Larsen, Director of Connections, Legacy Coalition Several times a week, our son and daughter-in-law bless us greatly by sharing photos and videos of our infant granddaughter. Their Dallas location is much too far for this Iowa Grammie, although we are finding ways to connect and I’m thankful! Just recently, a video they shared had

Written by Sue Tell from Echoes of Grace There was a time when I would have been intimidated by meeting with a friend one-to-one to talk about life in Christ. That is a problem when you’re a Navigator staff! I used to think something like, They’ll soon figure out I have nothing to offer. But

Written by Carol Beaver, Church Advocate, Legacy Coalition Ah, September! The harbinger of changing colors and cooling temperatures. The return to school and settling into routines after summer. In Georgia, where I live currently, school has already been in session for three or four weeks. The temperatures have not cooled, and the humidity continues unabated. Most

Written by Dr. Joannie DeBrito, Family Support Specialist At the recent Legacy Coalition Grandbaby Shower (which was so much fun, by the way!) I had the opportunity to speak about the importance of talking with your child and his or her spouse about expectations for you as a grandmother. One of the attendees asked me

Written by Carol Beaver, Church Advocate, Legacy Coalition August has its share of holidays; some of them are unique, but no major holidays grace the month. However, when I think about August, fairs immediately come to mind. During late summer and early fall, all across the country, counties and states celebrate their unique culture at

Written by Dr. Joannie DeBrito, Family Support Specialist “I’m bored.”“There’s nothing to do.”“I miss my friends.” Whether communicating virtually or spending time physically with your grandchildren, it’s likely that you’ve heard some of these comments lately. They’re part of normal conversations with kids during the summer months, but this year, we can all understand why

Written by Deb del Villar, Director of Communications Summertime is usually a great time to have adventures with the grandkids. So what makes an adventure grand? The words “unusual”, “exciting”, “remarkable”, and “bold” define the adventure, along with one that encounters risk, danger, and exploration of unknown territory. It’s an activity filled with the spirit