Podcasts about grandparenting

Dr. Ray Guarendi—Catholic clinical psychologist with over 40 years of experience —joins Trending with Timmerie Episode Guide Grandparenting: frustration over discipline, near and far (2:07) The phone/screen conundrum (17:48) How often should we see the grandkids? (26:23) “They Won't Let Me See My Grandkids” (33:34) Hate hearing critique or advice from parents about your parenting? (39:03) Should you feel guilty about helping one family member over another? (43:24) How to talk to an alcoholic grandfather (48:54) Tomorrow on Trending (50:55) Resources mentioned: Episode on “Drama Free Parenting” https://relevantradio.com/2026/04/parenting-kids-without-the-chaos/ Book Drama-Free Discipline https://amzn.to/42xvcfD Being a Grandparent: Just like being a parent… only different https://www.drray.com/shop/being-a-grandparent/

Are you a grandparent fighting to legally adopt your grandchild, drowning in red tape and wondering if the finish line will ever come? Have you sat through courtrooms hoping to be heard, worried for your grandchild's safety, and navigating a system that seems to mistake your love for inconvenience? Do you long for the day you can finally just parent—no more last-minute visits or home inspections, no more lingering uncertainty?I'm Laura Brazan, and I know how heavy the “club sandwich” of multigenerational caretaking can feel. With four generations stacked under one roof and the weight of system delays on your shoulders, it's easy to forget you're not just a stand-in—you're a permanent, life-changing presence.In this episode of 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity,' I welcome back Mary Hels-Jager, who takes us step-by-step through her hard-won journey from tense protective custody battles to the joyful moment of finalizing her granddaughter's adoption. We'll talk about speaking up when the system won't listen, surviving silly clerical errors that threaten everything, and the relief—and odd numbness—that finally arrives when the monitoring ends and family life resumes.You'll hear how trauma, attachment, and healing show up in real homes, why kin need to know their rights from day one, and what it means to truly secure a legacy for the next generation. Grandparenting this way is never simple, never sitcom-perfect—but closing those gaps with love and steadfastness is possible.Join us as we share resources, advice, and affirmation for every grandparent navigating the maze. You are not an inconvenience. You are the solution. Together, we nurture through adversity and claim victories for the future—one hard-fought step at a time.Send us Fan MailI recently started listening to your podcast on Amazon Music. I'm addicted! You have validated so many of my feelings associated with raising young kiddos at an older age. No one in our life really gets it. Our girls are not blood related as their mom was a friend of our daughter and we wanted to get them out of a shelter. 6 years later...thank you!  Jill Bryant has spent years researching the deep complexities of counseling and the lived reality of kinship care as a professor and a grandparent raising a grandchild. Her work, focusing on the complete subjective well-being of kinship caregivers. Taking this 10-minute survey gives our advocates the timely, real-world data they need to fight for the funding and structural support your family deserves right now.  Kinship care—stepping up to raise your grandchildren—can often feel like an incredibly lonely journey. When custody happens unexpectedly, it's easy to feel like you are the only one navigating the trauma, the system, and the sheer exhaustion.But you aren't alone. And that is exactly why your story matters. Your unique experience holds the power to change the system for the next family. Share your story with us at laurabrazan@grandparents-raising-grandchildren.orgThank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined.Remember, you're not alone on this journey. For more resources, support, and stories, visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. If today's episode moved you, consider sharing it with someone who might find comfort and connection in our shared experiences.We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.Want to be a guest on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity? Send Laura Brazan a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/grgLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Facebook @GrandparentsRaisingGrandchilden Love the show? Leave a review and let us know!CONNECT WITH US: Website | Facebook 

Send us Fan MailThis episode is technically about grandparenting. But it is really about something most of us deal with every day: how to correct someone you love without making them feel like something is wrong with them. That shows up in how you give feedback at work, how you argue with a partner, how you talk to yourself when you mess something up. And yes, how you talk to a kid when they are driving you absolutely crazy.Sami and Angela use grandparenting as the lens because it is where the stakes feel especially clear: you love these kids completely, you only get so many reps, and the patterns you absorbed from your own upbringing have a way of showing up without permission. Their conversation centers on the difference between guilt (I did something wrong) and shame (there is something wrong with me), a distinction borrowed from Brene Brown that is one of the most practically useful frameworks in the episode. Once you have it, you will start noticing it everywhere. In this episode, they dig into:Why shame shows up in grandparenting even when no one intends itHow telling a child to "be careful" all the time might be quietly building their anxietyThe difference between correcting a behavior and attacking an identityAngela's ABCs (and Sami's three Rs) for interacting with grandkids without shameWhy repair matters just as much as getting it right in the first placeSami and Angela get personal here. Angela talks about the very real capacity limits of grandparenting (and why "I love my grandkids but send them home" is not a character flaw). Sami talks about what it is like to watch a grandparent say something she also says, and realize the two are not that different. They walk through the backpack metaphor, the sleeping-grandchild test, and why knowing better is not the same as saying you did it wrong. If you grew up hearing "be careful" constantly and have spent your adult life with an anxiety you cannot fully explain, this one might give you a word for it.You do not need a grandchild, or even a child, to walk away from this one with something real.Press play. The kid who grew up being told to be careful might need to hear this one.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEBrene Brown's work on shame vs. guilt (brenebrown.com)The motivational triad (avoid pain, seek pleasure, be efficient) -- referenced in discussionSupport the showSign up at bfreakingawesome.com to get the latest news, insights, and episodes straight to your inbox.Follow Be Freaking Awesome on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, and Instagram.Let us know what questions you want to be answered and discussed by emailing us at podcast@bfreakingawesome.com.

The episode of "Homeschool Minnesota" features a conversation between Dayle Annand and Isabel Tom, focusing on the importance of multi-generational families. Isabel shares her personal experiences growing up in a household with her grandparents and discusses the value of involving older generations in family life. The discussion highlights how grandparents can provide unique perspectives, undivided attention, and a sense of heritage to children. Isabel also introduces her "Grandkid Investigator" program, which encourages children to connect with older adults through guided interactions. The episode emphasizes the benefits of fostering relationships between children and older generations, even if they are not biologically related, and offers practical advice for parents to facilitate these connections.   Links: To find Isabel Tom's book, The Value of Wrinkles, and to get the Grandchild Investigative Kit: https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/gkifam https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/ For a podcast episode on Grandparenting and neurodiverse children: https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/blog/Helping-Neurodivergent-Kids-Connect-with-Grandparents-Part-1-with-Kim-Botto For our listeners in the DC area: https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/gkiupdates   To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ: https://homeschoolminnesota.org/      

In this episode, the Eyres do a deep dive into the realities of three generation families and the power and influence grandparents can have. They read some amusing quotes from their new book The Grandparenting Blueprint and extend a gift of a 40% discount on the book to Podcast listeners. Simply go to familius.com/eyre/ and use the coupon code EYREFRIEND.

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In this episode, Steven Curtis Chapman and Mary Beth Chapman share honestly about what 40 years of marriage has looked like through parenting, grief, counseling, career changes, and the constant transition of family life. We talk about how differences that once felt charming can become challenging over time, why repentance and humility have been essential in their marriage, and how they've learned to “bear with one another in love” through every season.Steven and Mary Beth also share about the role counseling, mentors, and Christian community have played in helping them navigate hard seasons together. They offer encouragement for couples who feel weary, disconnected, or discouraged, reminding listeners that marriage is not about perfection but about continually turning back toward each other and toward the Lord.Steven Curtis Chapman is a Grammy-winning Christian artist and songwriter, and together he and Mary Beth Chapman are authors, speakers, and longtime advocates for faith and family ministry.(00:00) Introduction and Family Update(03:09) Navigating Marriage Through Seasons(06:04) The Importance of Humility and Repentance(08:49) Seeking Help: Counseling and Mentorship(12:06) The Journey of Parenting and Grandparenting(15:07) Finding Joy in Long-Term Marriage(18:01) Encouragement for Struggling CouplesResources MentionedStill Here bookSteven Curtis Chapman websiteMary Beth Chapman websiteOpen a LearningRX centerSummer Reading PicksPrefer video? Find this and other episodes on YouTube!The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today's episode of The Coffee Break, Kristie Leathermon and Sue Backer talk about the Grandparenting summit. The Coffee Break is the daily Christian talk and local events program on Hope Radio KCMI 97.1FM serving the Scottsbluff, NE area. Tune in for interviews with authors, musicians, pastors, and others in the Christian community and our local area! Visit our website: www.kcmifm.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kcmifm

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Part Two is a solo conversation with Richard Eyre about the most personal project of his grandparenting work: the body of distilled life wisdom he has spent years developing for his 34 grandchildren — now published in the second half of The Grandparenting Blueprint. This conversation moves from the framework to the practice of how to translate a lifetime of learning into something children can actually carry with them. (Part One is here). This second part of the conversation opens with Richard’s vulnerability, sitting on a beach, feeling like a “spare tire” next to Linda’s natural grandmothering, and asking what role he wanted to play. What emerged was a question every thoughtful grandparent eventually confronts: What do I actually want to pass on? Richard’s answer became a multi-year project of identifying, refining, and teaching age-appropriate life lessons,  first as “principles,” then as “tips,” and finally, when the branding breakthrough happened, as Secrets. Richard shares the Harvard Business School case study method he adapted for nine-year-olds, the silver-dollar memorization incentive (he calls it bribery; I’ll call it incentive compensation…), how his grandchildren became unedited co-authors earning royalties, and the moment he realized the one word he most wanted to embody as a grandfather was not teacher or advisor, but champion. For listeners who are approaching or are already in the grandparent years, particularly grandfathers, who Richard observes are often the ones quietly wrestling with questions of legacy, this conversation offers both a philosophical approach and a practical starting point. The closing challenge to write down 10 lessons from your own life is the kind of exercise that could reshape how you  show up as grandparent for the next generation. _________________________ For More on Richard Eyre The Grandparenting Blueprint:How to Teach Your Grandchildren Life's Most Important Lessons (Amazon) Also available from the publisher at the author's price (40% off) https://familius.com/book/the-grandparenting-blueprint/ Use the coupon code EYREFRIEND at checkout Website Part One podcast conversation ________________________ Wise Quotes On Being a Champion “I think what the grandparent wants to do is champion them. I’m your biggest supporter. I’m your biggest fan. I want to know what you like to do. I want to understand what you’re good at and what you want to be good at. Every kid needs a champion — and that’s probably not going to be their parents. So maybe that should be their grandparent.” On the Case Study Method for Kids “Case studies are really just a story. Only you, and the grandchild in this case, are the main person in this story. And I’m not going to finish this story. You’re going to finish the story. So it’s just a great way to teach.” On Rebranding Principles as Secrets “They came across like lectures and the kids were like enduring them rather than embracing them. And so I retooled them. I rebranded them as secrets. And suddenly I had their attention and they really started to matter.” _______________________ Retirement Podcast Conversations You’ll Love Good Grandpa – Ted Page The Long Distance Grandparent – Kerry Byrne PhD All Grown Up – Celia Dodd _______________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how the Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one — on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host Joe Casey is an executive coach who helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Joe has earned Master's degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology (at age 60), the University of Pennsylvania, and Middlesex University (UK), a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his coaching certification from Columbia University. In addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 2 million downloads. Business Insider recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He's the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy. __________________________  

Part Two is here What does it mean to grandparent on purpose? For Richard and Linda Eyre, the answer has been decades in the making. The bestselling authors of Teaching Your Children Values have evolved with their family, from nine children to 34 grandchildren, and along the way have developed a philosophy of proactive grandparenting that mirrors what good leadership looks like at any stage of life. In this 1st of 2 conversations about Richard Eyre’s new book, The Grandparenting Blueprint:How to Teach Your Grandchildren Life’s Most Important Lessons, we discuss: Why grandparenting is where parenting was 50 years ago — a new frontier for intentional engagement The crucial mindset shift: from manager (the parent’s role) to consultant (the grandparent’s opportunity) Their TEAM framework — Trunk, Ear, Assembler, and Matcher — four roles every grandparent can play regardless of geography or circumstance Grammy Camp, one-on-one grandfather dates, and other practices that create genuine connection across generations The Five-Facet Review: a structured conversation with adult children that turns grandparents into informed, effective supporters How knowing your family roots builds resilience in children — and what research from 9/11 survivors revealed about the power of family stories The four types of grandparents — from disengaged to all-in, and why the all-in approach treats grandparenting like a second career Linda brings warmth, insights and creativity to the grandmothering side of the equation, such as music, art, storytelling, and the precious one-on-one moments that reveal what grandchildren are really thinking. Richard brings his Harvard MBA mindset (and toolkit) to the legacy-building and structured side of grandparenting, including how to give financial help without creating entitlement. This episode is a masterclass on how to cultivate meaningful relationships with intention. It's a powerful reminder that grandparenting, like retirement itself, is far too important to leave to chance. Linda and Richard Eyre join us from Utah. _________________________ For More on Linda & Richard Eyre The Grandparenting Blueprint:How to Teach Your Grandchildren Life’s Most Important Lessons (Amazon) Also available from the publisher at the author’s price (40% off) https://familius.com/book/the-grandparenting-blueprint/ Use the coupon code EYREFRIEND at checkout Website Grandmothering: The Secrets to Making a Difference While Having the Time of Your Life – by Linda Eyre Online Grandparenting 101 Course _________________________ Bio Richard and Linda Eyre are among the most popular speakers in the world on parenting and families. Their clients and audiences range from The Young President's Organization (YPO) and major corporations and associations to a wide array of school, civic, church and community groups. They find it remarkable and gratifying that in every one of the 50+ countries where they have presented, parents have similar hopes, dreams and worries about their children regardless of economic, religious, geographic, and cultural differences. The Eyres are authors of more than 50 books, most of which deal with work/family balance and parenting, and one of which, Teaching Your Children Values, became the only parenting book in more than fifty years  to reach #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. In addition to their ongoing work with parents, their latest books are about grandparenting and “Life in Full” for Baby Boomers. Richard and Linda have been frequent guests on national network shows including Oprah, The Today Show, Prime Time Live, 60 Minutes, and Good Morning America; and they once did regular segments on the CBS Early Show. Their parenting website, ValuesParenting.com, provides ideas, guidance and creative programs for families throughout the world. But their most important production is their nine children (“one of every kind”) who, through the years, have helped formulate their ideas for books and speeches. The second generation Eyres and their spouses are an impressive bunch, all with university degrees from the likes of Wellesley, Harvard, Columbia, M.I.T., Stanford, and BYU and all having interrupted their university education to spend up to two years living abroad, studying, doing missionary work and providing humanitarian service. They are also doing their part to expand the importance of family through their own speaking, books, blogs, and websites, and they have presented Richard and Linda with 34 grandchildren. Beyond their speaking engagements, the Eyre's favorite travel projects are humanitarian expeditions to places like Ethiopia, Kenya, Bolivia, India, Romania and Mexico, and the family's Eyrealm Foundation focuses on assisting and strengthening third world families. Richard is a Harvard MBA, president of his own management consulting company (which worked with national political candidates and locally ran campaigns to build Symphony Hall, restore the Capitol Theater, expand the Salt Palace, extend the Central Utah Project and save the Hogle Zoo) and a nationally ranked senior tennis player. He was a mission president for his church in London and a former director of the White House Conference on Parents and Children as well as a candidate for Utah Governor. Linda is a teacher, musician, and co-founder of International JoySchools.com, an in-home, do-it-yourself co-op and program for teaching preschoolers the joys of life. Both Richard and Linda have served on numerous arts, university, and non-profit boards and do a radio show/podcast at BYUradio called Eyres on the Road that is now in its 14th annual season. _____________________________ Retirement Podcast Conversations You May Love Grandparents' Day – Kerry Byrne & Ted Page The Mindful Grandparent – Dr. Shirley Showalter The Art of Relationships with Adult Children – Francine Toder, PhD ______________________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how the Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one — on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host Joe Casey is an executive coach who helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Joe has earned Master's degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology (at age 60), the University of Pennsylvania, and Middlesex University (UK), a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his coaching certification from Columbia University. In addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 2 million downloads. Business Insider recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He's the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy. __________________________ Wise Quotes On The Grandparent’s Blueprint “Linda does it by group. So she’ll have her preschool group and then she’ll have her elementary age group and they all get their turn at the Grammy camp. And I’m sitting there, Joe, like, what am I? I mean, what am I doing? This fabulous Grammy is doing all these things with all these kids and I’m just sort of an observer.  And that’s really what led to this new book about these grandfather’s secrets. I thought, well, I want to leave a legacy. There’s certain life lessons I think I’ve learned as a management consultant and all the other things I’ve done in my life. And I want to  somehow condense those concepts into something simple enough that children can understand them. That’s my legacy.” – Richard Eyre — On Listening  “We just recently met with three of our granddaughters. They’re all in university. And so we went down there to meet with them and for breakfast. And it was so fun.  We call them the babes because we have these little separate groups and these are the babes. And it was so fun to be with them. But in one breakfast, we learned more about their life than we could have imagined. And what were the three things you asked? We just said, Look, we just said, while we’re having breakfast, we just want to hear your story. We want to hear your recent story. And they just got going on telling us things. And I thought, if we’d been too specific with our questions, we would have missed part of what they said.  We love to tell stories to grad kids, but what’s really great is having them tell you their story. We’ve found that if we, it sounds funny, but if we pull out a pad or a pen and take a few notes on what they’re saying, they realize we really are paying attention. We really want to know. And they tell their story and they know it’s safe with us.we we know more about them than we would have if we just spent a big family reunion and everybody because we had some one-on-one and not only that we had one-on-ones with little kids.” – Linda Eyre — On Lecturing “But the failure is the lecturing and the other failure I want to mention and I’ve made this more than Linda. Linda is way more sensitive.  I have failed in the sense that I’ve said to some of my own sons or daughters, I think you need to do a little better with this child on such and such. In other words, giving advice that’s unsolicited on parenting to your own children is almost always a mistake. It is. And we found another interesting thing. At one reunion, we did a survey, we had a survey to our adult kids and ask them, you know, do you feel like we’re too involved and not involved enough? Would you like more? Would you like less and all that. And we just saw everybody would just love everything we’ve done.  And then we got a couple of responses like, oops, we have not been very sensitive about this. He comes from a different family with a different mindset. And you really have to be so careful. So we learned so much from that. We backed off, we learned how to ask before we did things and not just blunder into it.” – Richard Eyre __________________________ Watch out for Part Two coming on Thursday on The Secrets section of The Grandparenting Blueprint  

"आमच्या काळी असं नसायचं..." हा संवाद प्रत्येक घरात कधी ना कधी तरी होतोच. पण आजच्या काळात 'Grandparenting' हा विषय इतका संवेदनशील का झाला आहे? पूर्वी जो सहभाग नैसर्गिक वाटायचा, तो आता हस्तक्षेप (interference) का वाटू लागला आहे? एकाच घरात तीन पिढ्या एकत्र असताना होणारे मतभेद टाळता येतात का? आजच्या भागात आपण आजी-आजोबांची नेमकी भूमिका काय असावी केअरटेकर की फक्त इमोशनल सपोर्ट यावर सखोल चर्चा केली आहे. घरातील गोडवा टिकवून पालकांच्या अधिकाराचा आदर कसा राखायचा, हे समजून घेण्यासाठी हा भाग नक्की बघा. In this episode of Khuspus, we dive into the evolving dynamics of grandparenting in the modern world. From navigating the thin line between involvement and interference to balancing traditional wisdom with contemporary parenting styles, we explore how different generations can coexist harmoniously. Whether you are a parent or a grandparent, this conversation offers vital insights into building a supportive family environment.

In this episode of the Helping Families Be Happy podcast, host Christopher Robbins interviews New York Times bestselling author Richard Eyre about his latest book, "The Grandparenting Blueprint." Richard, a father of nine with 34 grandchildren, shares his insights on modern grandparenting and the importance of teaching life lessons to grandchildren. The conversation explores the "12 secrets" Richard has developed to pass on to his grandchildren at different ages, covering topics like joy, choices, popularity, money management, and decision-making. Richard emphasizes the critical balance grandparents must strike between being involved and supportive while respecting that parents are ultimately in charge, advocating for proactive grandparenting that can profoundly impact future generations. Episode Highlights 00:00:15: Christopher welcomes listeners to the Helping Families Be Happy podcast and introduces himself as co-founder of Famis, husband, father of nine, author, fly fisherman, and backpacker based in California's central valley. 00:00:15: Richard Eyre is introduced as a New York Times number one bestselling author with more than 50 books in print who speaks to audiences in over 60 countries and now focuses on grandparenting and three-generation family management. 00:01:16: Christopher explains that the podcast aligns with the Famis 10 Habits of Happy Families and directs listeners to the Habit Hub blog and YouTube channel for more resources. 00:01:16: Richard welcomes the opportunity to discuss grandparenting with a fellow father of nine, noting the difference in their grandchildren count—Christopher has two while Richard has 34. 00:02:20: Christopher asks Richard why "The Grandparenting Blueprint" is so important to him and what motivated him to share his experiences. 00:02:58: Richard explains that writers do their best work when writing about current experiences in their lives, and grandparenting is now his daily reality with abundant material. 00:02:58: Richard describes how grandparenting is becoming a science similar to how parenting evolved, with people actively seeking knowledge on how to be effective grandparents. 00:04:00: Richard notes that grandparenting used to be something that just happened to people, but now it's becoming intentional as people realize they may be grandparents for 40 years. 00:04:50: Christopher begins to discuss the 12 secrets organized by age groups (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18) that Richard shares in his book. 00:05:18: Richard explains the book has two parts—the first covers the basics of grandparenting using the TEAM approach acronym, while the second part presents the secrets. 00:06:13: Richard details the TEAM approach: Trunk (connecting family branches), Ear (listening to grandkids), Assembler (gathering family together), and Match (matching funds rather than just giving money). 00:07:07: Richard shares how calling principles "secrets" captured his grandchildren's attention far better than presenting them as lectures or lessons. 00:07:54: Richard reveals that the grandchildren contributed to the book by sharing their reactions and perspectives on each secret at a family reunion. 00:08:49: Christopher lists all 12 secrets: joy, leadership, choices, popularity, the single tree, magic words, faith, transforming, money and work, the ring of truth, weekly planning, and advanced decision making. 00:09:03: Christopher focuses on the secret about choices, relating it to his own teaching that people are free to choose but not free from consequences. 00:09:37: Richard explains there are two types of choices—those that can be made in advance (like decisions about drugs, smoking, drinking) and those that cannot (like who to marry or what career to pursue). 00:10:31: Richard describes how he has grandchildren make lists of decisions they can make in advance before facing crisis moments. 00:11:24: Richard explains the process for big decisions that can't be made in advance, involving thinking, analyzing, meditating, seeking advice, and pondering for confirmation before finalizing. 00:12:11: Richard shares that he had to get permission from his grandchildren at a family reunion to share the secrets in a book. 00:12:32: Christopher jokes about the Eyre family wanting a competitive advantage, and Richard responds that the grandkids agreed but wanted part of the royalties. 00:12:45: Christopher highlights the popularity secret for 10-12 year olds: good popularity comes frombeing nice to everyone and lasts, while bad popularity comes from only being nice to certain people and doesn't last. 00:14:03: Richard explains why ages 10-12 are critical for this message, as it's when girls become clique- ish and boys face bullying issues in middle school. 00:14:03: Richard shares how grandchildren have memorized the secrets and how he has used small bribes to encourage memorization. 00:15:06: Christopher moves to the money and work secret for age 16, which teaches that work is a blessing and money is a means, not an end. 00:15:54: Richard emphasizes the importance of teaching that there's no free lunch and the need to work for what you get. 00:16:45: Richard stresses the importance of not overstepping boundaries with adult children by criticizing their parenting approaches to money and work. 00:17:44: Richard describes the grandparents' bank concept where grandchildren can deposit money and earn generous interest to learn about saving. 00:17:44: Richard explains the 10-20-70 principle: give away 10%, save 20%, and use 70% for living expenses. 00:18:43: Richard shares that with parental permission, he takes 16-year-old grandchildren to open Schwab accounts to begin real investing. 00:19:11: Christopher emphasizes that you don't need to be wealthy to be a decent investor, sharing his own experience of starting with $25 per paycheck in a 401k. 00:20:13: Richard explains how he opens custodial Roth IRA accounts for grandchildren at 16 and matches whatever they contribute to encourage saving. 00:20:33: Christopher asks how to navigate the reality that grandchildren have parents who may have different values and viewpoints. 00:21:36: Richard advises taking parents to dinner monthly or quarterly to ask how grandparents can help while acknowledging parents are in charge. 00:21:36: Richard describes the five facet review process: asking parents about grandchildren's physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual development. 00:22:46: Richard emphasizes that establishing a supportive rather than takeover relationship deepens connections with adult children and increases time with grandchildren. 00:23:27: Christopher shares a powerful story about his grandfather taking him to Hawaii for two weeks when he was 12 and his grandfather was 92. 00:24:10: Christopher describes how his grandfather asked him about what type of person he wanted to marry, which profoundly influenced his dating and marriage choices. 00:25:08: Richard amplifies Christopher's point about the social distance between grandparents and grandchildren allowing for instant trust and better listening. 00:25:08: Richard encourages grandparents to be proactive rather than retiring from family involvement, as it makes a real difference in grandchildren's lives. 00:25:19: Christopher asks where listeners can find Richard online, and Richard directs them to valuesparenting.com. 00:25:37: Christopher concludes by thanking Richard and providing publication details for "The Grandparenting Blueprint," available March 2026 from Familius. Key Takeaways Grandparenting is evolving from something that just happens to an intentional practice requiring knowledge and skills, especially as people may be grandparents for 40 years or more. The TEAM approach provides a framework for effective grandparenting: be the Trunk connecting family, the Ear listening attentively, the Assembler gathering everyone together, and Match funds rather than simply giving money. Teaching life principles as "secrets" rather than lectures captures children's attention and makes them more receptive to learning important values. There are two types of choices: those that can be decided in advance (like avoiding drugs or drinking) and major life decisions (like marriage or career) that require careful thought, analysis, and confirmation. Good popularity comes from being nice to everyone and lasts, while bad popularity from being selective doesn't last—a critical lesson for 10-12 year olds facing cliques and bullying. Teaching financial literacy early through concepts like a grandparents' bank, the 10-20-70 principle, and custodial investment accounts prepares grandchildren for financial independence. Grandparents must respect that parents are in charge by regularly consulting with them, asking how to help, and never overstepping boundaries or criticizing parenting choices. The social distance between grandparents and grandchildren allows for unique trust and listening opportunities that parents may not have due to daily responsibilities. One-on-one time between grandparents and grandchildren creates lasting memories and profound influences that children remember throughout their lives. Proactive grandparenting involvement rather than retirement from family life makes a significant difference in grandchildren's development and future success. Quotable Moments "I think all writers, certainly in my case it's true, do their best work when they're writing about something, that they're actually doing something that's current in their own lives." "Grandparenting is sort of where parenting was maybe 50 years ago. I mean, it, it's, it's just becoming a thing...they've realized that they may be grandparents for 40 years." "The minute I put the word secrets on it, hey, I gotta take, I got a couple of secrets for you. At least I had their attention." "You are free to choose whatever you want, but once you choose, you are no longer free of the consequences, which follow and consequences are both good and bad" "If you make a decision and then you ponder it, you think about it for a while and you, if you're a praying person, you ask God to confirm that decision." "Good popularity comes from being nice to everyone and it lasts. Bad popularity comes from only being nice to certain people and it doesn't" "Kids, even young ones, they are smarter than we think they are." "Work is a blessing and the money it earns is a means and not an end" "If you go in thinking you are in charge, you're gonna, you're gonna fail and you're gonna drive a wedgevbetween you and your children." "Once a month or even once a quarter, go to dinner with the parents of that grandchild." "There is a social distance between a grandparent and a grandchild that allows for a more instant kind of trust and listening and awareness." "Be a proactive grandparent. Don't, don't sit in the corner and watch, don't retire."

Send us Fan MailHelp BookWorthy make plans and know how to serve your best by filling out the 2026 Listener survey. Click the link, answer 10 questions. I can't wait to hear what you have to say. Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blogIn this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie talks with Sandra K Chambers, author of 'Maisy Discovers Her Fingerprints.' They explore the themes of uniqueness and acceptance through the character of Maisie, a dog who embarks on a journey to discover what makes her special. Sandra shares her inspiration behind the book, her writing journey, and the importance of instilling a biblical worldview in children. The conversation also touches on impactful books and the joys of being a grandparent.Maisey Discovers her Fingerprints book (affiliate link)TakeawaysMaisy is based on Sandra's real grandpuppy.The book teaches children about their unique qualities.Kids often feel left out and need reassurance of their worth.The culture often misguides children about their identity.Building a biblical worldview is crucial for children.Sandra's writing journey began with a love for English.The importance of teaching kids about God from an early age.Books can evoke powerful memories and emotions.Writing for children requires a different mindset than adult writing.Grandparenting brings new opportunities for influence and love.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Maisy and Sandra's Journey02:55 Maisy's Adventure at the Zoo05:50 The Importance of Unique Identity08:50 Lessons from Maisie's Fingerprints11:50 Sandra's Writing Journey and Inspirations14:47 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and ReflectionsListener Survey invitationLet's discover great books together!Follow for more:FB: @bookworthypodcastInstagram: @bookworthy_podcastYouTube:  BookWorthy Podcast - YouTubetiktok: @valeriefentress

Larry Fowler, founder of the Legacy Coalition, engages in a wide-ranging conversation with Wayne Rice and John Coulombe, reflecting on his past ten years of ministry, the recent leadership changes at the Legacy Coalition and key takeaways from the Legacy Grandparent Summit in Frisco, Texas. He also shares excerpts from the recently released seminar curriculum “Grandparenting Influence” as well as thoughts from his first book “Raising a Modern-Day Joseph.” There's lots to learn from Larry in this very informative podcast.Books and Resources mentioned in this podcast:Awana Clubs International (clubs.awana.org)Raising a Modern-Day Joseph by Larry Fowler (David C. Cook) https://amzn.to/4enqxE8Grandparenting Influence Curriculum https://store.legacycoalition.com/grandparenting-influence-study/?inf_contact_key=426017558bc068abe42165a1b49edb77  

In today's episode, Jess and Anna discuss how to help our kids have a faith that lasts. We don't have a magic formula or secret sauce that guarantees your child will stay connected to God throughout their life (sorry!) but we do know some things that help them grow a deep and rooted faith with will help it better withstand the storms of life. Links: Send us a voice note! https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/podcast/ Five Key Tools https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/tools/ The Deeper Rooted Lasting course https://brfonline.org.uk/programs/deeper-rooted-lasting Teenagers and church https://brfonline.org.uk/programs/parenting-teens-for-a-life-of-faith?cid=4473207&permalink=a-great-conversation Helping children connect with church https://brfonline.org.uk/programs/parenting-for-faith?cid=4467135&permalink=helping-children-love-church Helping kids/teenagers who are disengaged or disinterested https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/disengaged-or-disinterested-facebook-live/ Grandparenting for Faith week at Lee Abbey https://leeabbeydevon.org.uk/programme/grandparenting-for-faith/ Parenting for Faith week at Lee Abbey https://leeabbeydevon.org.uk/programme/parenting-for-faith-2/ Is it too late if my children are teenagers or adults? https://www.parentingforfaith.brf.org.uk/post/what-if-my-children-are-teenagers-or-adults-is-it-too-late Sign up to BRF Online https://brfonline.org.uk/pages/parenting-for-faith Send us your questions, stories and scenarios you'd love us to chat through and problem solve with you at parentingforfaith.org/podcast or email us at parentingforfaith@brf.org.uk Thank you for listening today. Parenting for Faith is part of the charity, BRF Ministries. We are reliant on donations from individuals and churches to make our resources available to as many people as possible. If you are able to contribute to the cost of producing this podcast, please click here to give a one-off or regular gift: www.brf.org.uk/get-involved/give. We are grateful for all donations, big or small. They make a real difference. Thank you so much for partnering with us.

Grandparents and parents face heartbreak when kids walk away from faith—or when rules block spiritual talks. Dr. Crawford Loritts and Larry Fowler (Legacy Coalition) show how leaning in with persistent love, humility, gratitude, and creative prayer keeps relational doors open. Through stories, apologies, and benchmarked traditions, they reveal how small, consistent faith-filled actions can shape family legacies—even amid fractures, resistance, and messiness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29?v=20251111

Grandparents aren't spectators—they're hope-givers with the power to shape eternity. Dr. Crawford Loritts and Larry Fowler show how intentional grandparenting changes family legacies: sharing faith stories, praying boldly, modeling surrendered lives, and passing God's truth across generations. Walk alongside them as they turn hard pasts into godly futures and show how every moment with grandchildren can echo through eternity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29?v=20251111

As April begins and Easter is celebrated, Richard and Linda reflect on their own spiritual perception of eternal families, made possible by Christ's life and resurrection. They offer to listeners a 40% discount on their new Grandparenting book (go to https://familius.com/book/the-grandparenting-blueprint/ and at checkout use coupon code EYREFRIEND) and introduce their April theme of MORNING PRAYER.

Angela and Sharon welcome special guest Kim, a high-energy grandma who turned monthly visits into a non-negotiable line in the budget so she can be the doting "Mimi" her granddaughters adore. From late-night flights and FaceTimes that feel like playdates, she shares how she balances work, travel, and unforgettable weekend snuggles — and why it's totally worth it.

Mark and Janie discuss how we can still be intentional and make an effort to be involved grandparents, even when distance gets in the way.

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Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman on today's subscriber episode. Listen to the full conversation — Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana — at 5 pm TODAY. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE. Mia Freedman has had quite a week, and today she's behind the mic unpacking it all. Today's subscriber episode is her complete, unfiltered diary entry. Remember, this is your free sample of today's subs episode. The full debrief drops for subscribers at 5pm. What To Listen To Next: Listen to Compass on ABC iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/compass Listen to our latest episode: Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice Note Listen: How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone Listen: Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat Listen: Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle & Jackie O Listen: Love Story Part 2: Jackie O, The Kennedys & That Fight Scene Listen: Uninvited Princesses & The Dating Story We're Yearning For Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: JESSIE STEPHENS: On being pregnant with twins. As a twin. With twin brothers. 'My Omi lived every day with her best friends by her side. Even on that Sunday in Bondi.' 'One month on from the Bondi attack, there's one lesson we're all forgetting.' 'As Australia pauses to mourn Bondi, I am still struggling to process it.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send a textStress can have a powerful effect on your body, mind, and spirit.  It can make you feel anxious, irritable, discouraged, and overwhelmed.  If you don't learn to control it, it will control you.  The good news is that there are healthy ways to manage stress, and you'll learn about them on this episode of Finish Strong.Former QVC host, Kerstin Lindquist, joins Dan, Brian, and Terry, bringing effective and practical advice on how to manage stress.  She offers practical tips that you can implement as soon as you feel stress coming on.  Kerstin is a certified health coach, podcast host, speaker, author, mom, wife, and follower of Jesus. She is here to help you reduce stress, get healthy, and come alive in your faith!Support the showFearless Faith Websiteffaith.orgTo leave a review - Open Finish Strong on the Apple Podcast app and scroll down until you see "Ratings & Reviews". There will be a link to click so that you can "Write A Review"FacebookYouTubeInstagram

We have been broadcasting long enough to have what we think of as “authors we always love to talk to” and Anna is one of those.  She is a stunning talent and has thoughts about writing that always knock us out.  So sit down with us to discuss Anna's latest, More Than Enough, and stay tuned for a great interview with Prologue Books in Ohio. Happy Spring! Find books mentioned on The Book Case: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned on this week's episode: More Than Enough By Anna Quindlen After Annie by Anna Quindlen Write for Your Life by Anna Quindlen Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen Miller's Valley by Anna Quindlen Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen Every Last One by Anna Quindlen Blessings by Anna Quindlen Nanaville: Adventures in Grandparenting by Anna Quindlen A Short Guide to a Happy Life by Anna Quindlen Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen Rise and Shine by Anna Quindlen Object Lessons by Anna Quindlen One True Thing by Anna Quindlen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Outlouders, enjoy this free taster of Mia Freedman on today's subscriber episode. Listen to the full conversation — Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat— at 5 pm TODAY. What do you mean, you're not a subscriber yet? Solve that problem HERE. When an Outlouder named Vanessa sent in a dilemma asking if she should quit her job, she did something risky: she name-checked Mia Freedman. Vanessa has been a listener for seven years and has Mia’s voice on a loop in her head — the one that says women should always keep working to protect their super and their sanity. But with a second kid, a husband who has "signed a deal with the devil" for his career, and a workload that feels like a full-body squirm, Vanessa's wondering if it’s time to 'Nup' out of the workforce entirely. On today’s subscriber episode, Mia is joined by Amelia Lester to unpack the 'breastfeeding brain trap', the 'childcare cheat code', Amelia's trailing wife era, the big career myth — and the cold, hard reality of the working-mother math. Remember, this is your free sample of today's subs episode. The full debrief drops for subscribers at 5pm. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle & Jackie O Listen: Love Story Part 2: Jackie O, The Kennedys & That Fight Scene Listen: Uninvited Princesses & The Dating Story We're Yearning For Listen: The Next Top Model Reckoning & Jessie's Very Honest Handover Listen: Oh Sh*t. We Let Creeps Decide Our Beauty Standards Listen: "I'm A Working Mum & I Just Want To Quit" Listen: Prince William Has Entered The Chat Listen: The New Dating Rule That Blew Up A Comments Section Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: 'I was finding being a working mum impossible. One decision changed it.' 'When they raced out at 4:30pm, I felt annoyed.' The misconceptions I had about working parents. VIRGINIA TAPSCOTT: What I really hear when you say 'I could never be a stay-at-home mum.' 'I'm a stay-at-home mum, and I'm scared my husband is losing respect for me.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thomas redet sich um Kopf und Kragen, Hazel unterbricht ihn hin und wieder. Es geht um Letterboxd, Charli XCX, Veganismus, den Circus Krone und Pornografie. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:20 Comedy-Gold & Longevity Tipp: Enkelkinder 00:10:57 Bonnie Blue & Snoop Dogg's Toni-Figur 00:23:06 1.000 Follower auf Letterboxd & Charli XCX 00:35:36 Warum Hazel & Thomas “The Moment” nicht überzeugt hat 00:46:27 Das Popcorn-Eis & müssen Snacks ungesund sein? 00:53:36 Stressige Zeit & Circus Krone als Aufzeichnungsort 01:08:14 Keine Zeit für Koch-Content, Kinderbetreuung & Veganismus Zeitstempel können variieren. Victor Patrascan IG https://www.instagram.com/victorpatrascan/ Chimpy IG https://www.instagram.com/heychimpy/ Grandparents who babysit their grandchildren stay mentally sharper, new study reveals https://www.foxnews.com/health/grandparents-who-babysit-grandchildren-stay-mentally-sharper-new-study-reveals (Wir wissen, Fox News nicht die beste Quelle, aber hier die aktuellste) Grandparenting is the reason for longevity https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2003/11/grandparenting-is-the-reason-for-longevity/ Bryan Johnson IG https://www.instagram.com/bryanjohnson_/ Bonnie Blue schwanger? https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/38307380/bonnie-blue-pregnant-bizarre-video-ultrasound-doctor-ski-mask/ Snoop Dogg Tonie https://www.bild.de/leben-wissen/lifestyle/tonie-figur-von-snoop-dogg-kommt-endlich-nach-deutschland-doch-wer-sie-will-muss-schnell-sein-69957ef66e842744e5c591ef Charli XCX's Closet Picks https://youtu.be/-93R-4Dqzd0?si=hEbuuH5sxshZHYWB Josh O'Connor und Ratatouille https://youtube.com/shorts/ucym_qyhYbA?si=wJMvC3TgwQHKeswj Charli XCX Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/itscharlibb/ Thomas' Lieblings-Snacks https://www.instagram.com/p/DUU6kcvjP9Z/ Zirkus Flic Flac https://www.flicflac.de Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/hoererlebnis Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

The Eyres are in Manhattan today with their son Eli and daughter-in-law Julie and their children -- Eli joins them as they discuss three generation families and how to stay close and how to connect generations one and three. Eli and the Eyres share their love for New York City -- even as a place to raise kids.

As new parents, you are trying to figure this whole parenting thing out, and as new grandparents, your parents are trying to figure the whole grandparenting thing out. And a lot has changed in the last several decades when it comes to parenting research, tools, and strategies. In this episode, I'm joined by parenting coach Sheena Hill to talk about responsive grandparenting and her new book The Grand Guide: Mindful Tools for Modern Grandparenting. We talk about the generational gap in parenting understanding and approaches, and how that gap can leave both parents and grandparents misunderstood and frustrated. Sheena shares her thoughts on how to help grandparents understand the why behind responsive parenting and have practical tools to use. We also talk about the importance of parents being able to articulate that why and the shifts in research, approach, and tools in conversation with their parents. With her book, Sheena Hopes to bring a framework for compassionate and non-judgmental approach to conversations about parenting. And I hope this conversation helps you see new ways to engage with your parents on responsive parenting so that everyone wins – more relational safety, more understanding, and more connection. Grab your copy of The Grand Guide: Mindful Tools for Modern Grandparenting.Preorder here if before February 28: https://parentingworks.org/ggpreorderAfter February 28, buy it from Sheena's website or your favorite bookstore.About Sheena Sheena Hill is a trauma-informed, neurobiologically-focused responsive parenting coach in private practice at Parenting Works. She works with families around the world, providing education and support for parents and professionals who seek to move beyond rewards and consequences to deepen their understanding of development and attachment while masterfully applying concrete skills in emotional intelligence, limit setting, and using play therapeutically. She lives in Baltimore with her spouse, 3 children, and a growing menagerie of pets (including 5 axolotls).Connect with SheenaWebsite: https://www.sheenahill.com/IG: @parenting_worksConnect with Kim Instagram: instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dcFacebook:  facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdcLearn more about working with Kim: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/

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In this episode, we sit down with school principal and autism grandma, Jennifer Kaufman, to talk about what it's really like when your grandchild is diagnosed — and how that shifts expectations, roles, and relationships overnight. We talk about: The emotional pivot from “traditional grandparent” to active support system How to give (and receive) advice without blowing up family dynamics The awkward-but-necessary financial conversations Why empathy matters so much in schools — and what educators need to understand Water safety and why it cannot be an afterthought The pressure grandparents sometimes feel to “fix” things And the reminder that parenting (and grandparenting) is not a competition This conversation is honest about the tension that can show up in families — especially when everyone loves the child but doesn't always agree on how to help. Whether you're a grandparent trying to support your family, or a parent trying to figure out how to include extended family in your child's autism journey, this episode gives practical insight and a whole lot of grace. Because it truly takes a village — but villages need communication. Want to watch our recordings? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MomsTalkAutism   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So what does a grandparent do when the grandkids visit and spend all of their time staring at their phone or tablet? This question and many others are answered during this podcast by Arlene Pellicane, a parenting expert, author and podcaster who will be speaking at the Legacy Grandparenting Summit in March. In this lively conversation with John Coulombe and Wayne Rice, Arlene warns parents and grandparents about the inherent dangers and risks of AI on our children and grandchildren, and offers some tips on how to spend quality time with our kids without the use of screens. She also discusses her new book Making Marriage Easier and offers encouragement for grandparents who want to keep their marriages vibrant and strong.Books and resources mentioned:Grandparenting Screen Kids: How to Help, What to Say and How to Begin by Arlene Pellicane and Dr. Gary ChapmanThe Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane (visit ArlenePellicane.com)Making Marriage Easier: How to Love and Like Your Spouse for Life by Arlene PellicaneAtomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It by John Tierney and Roy Baumeister

Seven Strategies for Building Your Grandparenting Skills Portfolio with Drs. Michelle Watson Canfield and Ken CanfieldAs grandparents, we have a unique opportunity to positively shape our grandchildren's lives. By recognizing our challenges and embracing our callings, we can nurture our family and find fulfillment in our role as grandparents.Listen in as Drs. Michelle and Ken Canfield share how we strategically can be godly role models to our children and grandchildren. This conversation will encourage you to process patterns in your own life and further invest in growing and enhancing your grand parenting skills portfolio. And you'll receive seven helpful strategies.The Canfields have five children and 19 grandchildren. They both have their PhD's and Michelle has her LPC. Both are nationally known leaders and have committed their lives to strengthening families. Dr. Ken founded and is president of the National Center for Fathering as well as the National Association for Grand parenting. He's the author of several books including 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers and The Heart of Grandparenting. You can listen to him on several radio shows too! Michelle has counseled people for over 30 years and is the founder of The Abba Project, a forum for dads whose daughters are in their teens and 20's. Michelle also is an author and has written several books including Dad: Here's What I Really Need From You: A Guide For Connecting With Your Daughter's Heart. Michelle also hosts The Dad Whisperer Podcast. (Both of them do lots more and we'll hear about that too!)The Canfields offer encouraging ways to leave a legacy of love, wisdom and faith that will guide future generations. Thanks for tuning in.To reach Ken Canfield PhD.To reach Michelle Watson Canfield PhD, LPC.To reach Charlotte.FREE PDF of 7 Strategies For Building Your Grandparenting Skills Portfolio.

Today, the Eyres are joined by their daughter Shawni who has made them great-grandparents! As a new grandma, Shawni has some fresh perspectives, and Richard and Linda share a section from their forthcoming book "The Grandparenting Blueprint" which will be released in March.

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The Eyres give their podcast followers a sneak preview of their new book, being released in March, called THE GRANDPARENTING BLUEPRINT: How to teach your grandkids life's most important lessons. This episode they share insights into what they call the basics of deliberate, proactive, teamwork grand parenting.

In this episode, the Linda and Richard give us a sneak preview of their book The Grandparenting Blueprint that will be released in March. Perhaps what makes the book unique is that it includes responses and inputs from the Eyres' grandchildren of all ages. Why did they write this book? Answers in this podcast!

Send us a textAward-winning author, Melissa Henderson, is back on the show with a special message for grandparents: biological, adopted, or designated neighborhood grandparent...YOU are needed! Melissa shares her heartwarming experiences as she encourages listeners to share God's love with family, friends, neighbors, and strangers. Melissa believes there is wisdom to be learned from grandparents, and lessons to be learned from children that can deepen our relationship with God and others. Listen in and be inspired and blessed! Melissa Henderson writes inspirational messages sometimes humming with humor. Melissa is an Elder, Deacon and Stephen Minister and the author of “Licky the Lizard” and “Grumpy the Gator.” Melissa Henderson, Award Winning AuthorMy Website | facebook | pinterest | twitter | instagramMy Writing:“Grumpy the Gator”“Licky the Lizard”“Pandemic Moments"“Heaven Sightings”“Remembering Christmas”“Divine Interventions”“Charleston Light: Stories Inspired by Sullivan's Island Lighthouse”“A Holy Christmas: Charleston Holiday Tales" Book 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer!

Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Martin Dubin, psychologist, former CEO, executive coach, and author of Blindspotting: How to See What's Holding You Back as a Leader. Marty brings a rare combination of clinical insight and real-world leadership experience to a topic that affects every project manager and frontline leader: the blindspots that quietly shape our behavior, decisions, and impact. Together, the discussion explores how motives often drive our actions without us realizing it, why strengths can become liabilities when overused, and how emotion acts as one of the most powerful and least discussed forces in leadership. Marty explains his layered model of blindspots, including identity, motive, traits, emotion, and behavior, and shows how leaders can build awareness without trying to "fix" who they are. You will also hear practical guidance on creating a simple change plan that actually sticks, using small behavioral tweaks, prompts, and accountability rather than dramatic personal transformation. The conversation closes with thoughtful examples of how blindspotting can improve not only leadership at work, but relationships at home as well. If you want practical insight into leading with greater self-awareness, emotional range, and intentional growth, this episode is for you! Sound Bites "The hardest part of leadership is not managing others. It's managing ourselves." "Your strengths work for you most of the time, which is why it's so hard to see when they start working against you." "You know, whatever it is, it's usually invisible to us until someone or something forces it into view." "Now, if you put the modifier TOO in front of it, what happens when you're TOO confident? What happens when you're TOO organized? What happens when you're TOO creative?" "What do they tell you? You are too...." "Motives constrict under stress, and that's often when blindspots do the most damage." "Traits don't need to be changed. They need to be regulated." "Emotion is one of the most powerful tools leaders have, whether they use it intentionally or not." "Real change comes from small behavioral tweaks, not personality transformation." Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:42 Start of Interview 02:00 Marty's Background and Family Influence 05:38 What Drives Marty Crazy About Leadership Books 08:20 Identity Blindspots and Leadership Roles 11:00 Why Motive Is So Hard to See 13:00 Using Emotion to Reveal Motives 14:00 When Strengths Become Weaknesses 17:50 Practical Ways to Spot Trait Blindspots 19:00 Emotional Awareness and Leadership Influence 21:10 Regulating Emotion Versus Repressing It 22:50 Building a Change Plan That Works 26:20 A Client Story That Shows Blindspotting in Action 28:20 Applying Blindspotting to Parenting (and Grandparenting) 30:14 End of Interview 30:45 Andy Comments After the Interview 35:42 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Marty and his work at MartinDubin.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 473 with Jeffrey Hull and Margaret Moore, who share rigorously researched insights on what it takes to lead. Episode 450 with Mark Miller, an engaging and empowering discussion about why leaders fail and how they grow. Episode 32 with Brad Kolar and Madeleine Van Hecke, exploring how the way our brains are wired influences how we lead. Level Up Your AI Skills Join other listeners from around the world who are taking our AI Made Simple course to prepare for an AI-infused future. Just go to ai.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com. Thanks! Pass the PMP Exam This Year If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we've put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We've helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we'd love to help you too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I'd love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader, that's why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It's 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it's all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Leadership, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Motivation, Personality Traits, Behavior Change, Executive Coaching, Identity, Influence, Team Leadership, Blind Spots The following music was used for this episode: Music: Imagefilm 034 by Sascha Ende License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Fashion Corporate by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

How Do We Shape Future Generations Well?   Nancy French returns to The Good Faith Podcast with host Curtis Chang for a heartfelt, funny, and surprisingly practical conversation about how grandparenting reshapes your view of hope, kids and screens, grief, and what's worth doing with the time you have—even is that just means "robbing a bank with a Barbie." This conversation isn't just for grandparents: it's for anyone mentoring, parenting, teaching, or influencing the next generation, with practical wisdom on choosing connection, naming loss honestly, and creating space for kids to grow "analog" and resilient. Nancy also explains why legacy and being remembered aren't the point—what matters is faithfully loving the people in front of you and passing on stability, courage, and hope that outlasts you.   02:05 - Why Did Nancy Choose a Year as Primary Caregiver To Her Grandpkids? 07:44 - No screens and the value of analog, imaginative play. 13:15 - Preserving Children's Natural Hope  14:26 - Navigating Difficult Topics with Children  17:14 - The Value of Letting Children Experience Loss  23:09 - Creativity and Storytelling with Grandchildren  25:51 - Introducing Real-World Conflicts in Play  29:19 - Grandparents as Links to Family Legacy  34:53 - George Eliot: The Value of Unremembered Acts  36:18 - Living with Cancer and Embracing the Present  42:30 - Grandparenting from a Distance  45:27 - Encouragement to Focus on fun, connection, and Presence Rather Than Legacy   Episode Companion: A Guide for Grandparents & All Those Influencing The Next Generation   Mentioned In This Episode: Demographic research: Grandchildren's spatial proximity to grandparents and intergenerational support in the United States Jennifer F. Cross, M.D.: Why screen time should be limited for kids  The Child Mind Institute: The Power of Pretend Play for Children Chicago's Harold Washington Library Curtis Chang's The Anxiety Opportunity: How Worry Is the Doorway to Your Best Self Nancy French & Curtis Chang's The After Party: Toward Better Christian Politics Nancy French's Ghosted: An American Story George Eliot's Middlemarch (epubs) More about Secretary of State Cordell Hull More From Nancy French: Nancy French's website Nancy French on instagram Nancy French on Threads   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

During this holiday season, hear some recent favorites:Jelani Cobb, dean of the Journalism School at Columbia University, a staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of Three or More Is a Riot: Notes on How We Got Here: 2012-2025 (One World, 2025), looks back at recent history and find the threads that connect the era of protests and backlash.Irin Carmon, senior correspondent at New York magazine, co-author of Notorious RBG (Dey Street Books, 2015) and, most recently, author of Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America (Atria/One Signal, 2025), explores what it means to be pregnant today in America through reporting and personal stories.Marina Lopes, author of Please Yell at My Kids (GCP/Balance, 2025), talks about her story in The Atlantic suggesting American parents look at the way childcare works in Singapore where grandparents are frequently primary caregivers and get paid for the work.Julia Ioffe, founding partner and Washington correspondent of Puck and the author of Motherland: A History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy (Ecco, 2025), talks about her new book that delves into the feminist history of Russia and why it offers context for the war in Ukraine.Liza Donnelly, writer and cartoonist at The New Yorker and the author of Very Funny Ladies: The New Yorker's Women Cartoonists, 1925-2021 (Prometheus, 2022) and the substack "Seeing Things", discusses the short documentary film she directed, "Women Laughing," about cartoonists at The New Yorker and their artistic processes. These interviews were lightly edited for time and clarity; the original web versions are available here:Defining the Decade (Nov. 13, 2025)The Perils of Pregnancy in America (Nov. 6, 2025)Grandparenting as Paid Labor? (Oct. 10, 2025)Russia and Feminism (Oct. 25, 2025)Funny Women of The New Yorker (Nov. 10, 2025)

The Christmas rush has officially brought a new generational conflict: Grandparenting on Eggshells. We unpack the tension between teaching kids bodily autonomy and avoiding the Grandma guilt trip. Plus, where did all the weird kids go? We blame late-stage capitalism, social media surveillance, and a collective fear of deviance for the new conformity epidemic. And, our hosts have had a few epiphanies this week. Between sending your kids on an errand and rewatching a Christmas classic, we're realising just how much the mental load has increased for parents. Our Recommendations: ☕ Amelia is all about sending kids to get a coffee. Empowering your little ones with a simple errand.

In this heartfelt episode, we explore why grandparent-grandchild relationships matter, not just emotionally, but based on decades of research. Join us for this episode and learn how grandparents support children's development, ease the parenting journey, and build lifelong bonds through simple, intentional acts of love, presence, and consistency. This episode might prepare you for grandparenting in your future or take you on a walk down memory lane with your own grandparents. Either way, we hope you'll be blessed and encouraged by it.Show Notes:1. Harvard Graduate School of Education – “The Supporting Role of Grandparents”https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/21st-century-learning-lab/supporting-role-grandparents2. American Academy of Pediatrics – Grandparents and Child Developmenthttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/Grandparents-and-Childrens-Development.aspx3. AARP – The Value of Grandparent-Grandchild Relationshipshttps://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2020/value-of-grandparent-relationships.html4. Pew Research Center – Grandparenting in the 21st Centuryhttps://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2015/05/21/raising-kids-and-helping-grandkids/5. Journal of Family Issues – Emotional Closeness Between Grandparents and Grandchildrenhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0192513X166768576. The Gerontologist – Benefits of Intergenerational Bonds for Children & Older Adultshttps://academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/58/3/472/2632080

Grandparenting isn't just a season of life — it's a calling. In this powerful episode, Dr. Michael Easley sits down with Dr. Larry Fowler from the Legacy Coalition to explore how Scripture calls grandparents to disciple their grandchildren and leave a legacy of faith.Learn how to build spiritual connections with your grandkids, even when distance, age, or family tension makes it difficult. Discover how to balance truth and grace, respect your adult children's boundaries, and model godly living that draws future generations toward Christ. Topics Covered:00:00 – Why Grandparents Matter Spiritually06:45 – The Biblical Command for Grandparenting (Deut. 4:9)12:00 – How Churches Can Equip Grandparents15:30 – Overbearing vs. Distant Grandparents19:00 – When Adult Children Aren't Believers23:00 – Prayer and Influence When Words Aren't Welcome27:30 – Building Lasting Faith Legacies Links Mentioned The Legacy Coalition Legacy Grandparenting Summit 2026 Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our Youtube channel. For more inContext interviews, click here.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of ‘Prosperity’ with the passage Mark 4:21-25. This passage tells us that as believers, we are to actively share our faith openly, like the light from a lampstand that shines for all to see. We then had Vance Roush join us to discuss the science and blessing behind generosity. Vance is the Founder and CEO of Overflow, and he’s on a mission to inspire the world to give. He is an entrepreneur and a pastor at VIVE Church in the Silicon Valley/ Bay Area. He also wrote the book, “High-Growth Fundraising the Silicon Valley Way: Unlocking Stock, Crypto, and More for Your Non-Profit, Church, or School.” We then had Larry McCall join us to discuss the reward of applying the gospel to marriage, parenting, and grandparenting. Larry is the Founder and Director of Walking Like Jesus Ministries, a Bible-teaching ministry focused on helping Christians understand how the Gospel shapes relationships. He has also written several books, including “Grandparenting with Grace.”You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Vance Roush Interview [18:11] Larry McCall Interview [33:10] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best-selling author and pastor Max Lucado joins Levi and Jennie to talk taming your thoughts, grandparent joy, and the kind of hope that actually holds. Max shares the wild family headline—three daughters pregnant at once—and how becoming “Papa Max” has reshaped his rhythms and perspective. They dive into Max's new book, Tame Your Thoughts: Three Tools to Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life, walking through “picky thinking,” spotting the “UFOs” (untruth → false narrative → overreaction), and the practice of uprooting lies and replanting truth. The conversation gets practical on media intake, the real brain/relationship fallout of porn, and Max's storyteller toolkit—from dog tales to Amelia Earhart—and why the message must always lead the illustration. They wrap with a glimpse of Max's “The Only One” series on the uniqueness of Christ and a quick nod to tattoos (yes, really). Connect with us on social!Max: @maxlucadoLevi: @leviluskoJennie: @jennieluskoFresh Life Church: @freshlife [Links]Tame Your Thoughts: https://bit.ly/49QUxpNGet the 5 Gallon Bucket: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHYGet the Lusketeer Sticker: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY Subscribe for more exclusive content: https://levilusko.com/hitl-subscribe Timestamps04:44 – Grandparenting joy, rhythms, and “Papa Max” & “Dee Dee”05:49 – Why Max wrote Tame Your Thoughts and reader feedback07:45 – The three tools: picky thinking, UFOs, and replanting truth16:55 – Guard your intake: screens, sleep, and porn's real fallout23:31 – How Max collects stories and lets the message lead

Marina Lopes, author of Please Yell at My Kids (GCP/Balance, 2025), talks about her story in The Atlantic suggesting American parents look at the way childcare works in Singapore where grandparents are frequently primary caregivers and get paid for the work.