Grandparenting Resources
Christian Grandparenting Network serves as a resource center for individuals and organizations who are grandparents or share our vision for helping grandparents fulfill their roles effectively. This page shows several categories that we are gathering information for grandparents. We will add links as information develops.
If you would like to recommend resources that you have found to be especially helpful. please send them to us at info@christiangrandparenting.net.
Featured Articles on the Web
SWEET LAND OF
TOLERANCE
By Chuck Colson
6/26/2008
Have we been so taken in by our own culture that we have abandoned truth? Chuck Colson responds to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Forum which "found that Americans have a “non-dogmatic approach to faith.” In fact, 70 percent of Americans who claim affiliation to a religious body—including Christians—agreed that “many religions can lead to eternal life.” Nearly the same percentage said that “there’s more than one true way to interpret the teachings of my religion.”
Why Can’t I
Shake My Sins?
by Kevin A. Miller
Our founding fathers desired that we enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Good things! But, liberty uncontrolled can invariably lead to sin and loss of the abundant life God promised to those who believe. (John 10:10) If we have unresolved issues with sin in our lives, we will not behave in a manner that demonstrates to our grandchildren God’s values. In fact, the opposite would be true, we demonstrate the world’s values.
Children are the world’s best when it comes to mimicking what they see. Why would we want them to mimic the sin they observe in our lives? Kevin Miller gives us some good insight into the question of sin that just won’t go away.
Books
Unfinished Business: Restoring the Sanctity of Life Ethic in American Culture
By Thomas Glessner / Anomalos Publishing LLC
Thomas
A. Glessner is the founder and President of the National Institute of
Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA), a public interest law firm founded
in 1993 and committed to legal counsel and training for pregnancy help
centers. NIFLA represents more than 1,050 pregnancy help centers in all
50 states.
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The
Faith: What Christians Believe, Why They Believe It, and Why It Matters By Charles Colson & Harold Fickett / Zondervan Rightly understood and communicated, the Christian faith is one of great joy. It is an invitation to God's kingdom, where tears are replaced by laughter and longing hearts find their purpose and home. But have we grasped this? In "The Faith" Charles Colson and Harold Fickett have written a powerful statement of faith and of the central truths of Christianity. They seek to present a true and living Christianity and re-ignite the imagination of your faith. Reconnect with Christ's heart and the hope and joy He brings. 176 pages, hardcover from Zondervan. |
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Knowing
God: 20th Anniversary Edition By J.I. Packer / Inter-varsity Press J. I. Packer's Knowing God has become a classic of the Christian faith. Why? While it gives us information about God with clarity and grace, it does much more---it aids us in actually knowing him, in building our relationship with him, and helps draw us closer to him in love and worship. This 20th anniversary edition of Packer's classic has new Americanized text, reader-friendly type, and a new preface. Study guide not included. |
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Knowing
God Through the Year By J.I. Packer & Carolyn Nystrom / Inter-varsity Press Here is a one-year guide through one of our most treasured books: J.I. Packer's Knowing God. Each day you'll read a Scripture and a brief passage about the glory and joy of being in a relationship with God. An idea at the end of each day's reading will help you to respond to God in prayer and reflection. This could be the most significant book you will read in this year--or the next. |
The following two books provide resources that point toward building strong relationships and the potential of being able to laugh together even during difficult times.
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Fixing
Family Friction: Promoting Relative Peace By David & Claudia Arp, John & Margaret Bell / Focus on the Family Everyone is part of an extended family and most likely has at least one stressful relationship. Also, everyone who is or has been married has "issues" with in-laws and other extended family members over things like how to raise kids or where holidays will be spent. Fixing Family Friction offers practical, proven advice for how to be civil and coexist peacefully, resolve those issues that can be worked out, and maybe even learn to enjoy one another in spite of generational differences. |
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Making
Ordinary Days Extraordinary By Gloria Gaither & Shirley Dobson / Multnomah Gifts Strengthen your family bonds by transforming everyday events into marvelous moments! From sunrise celebrations and frisbee golf to spider web races and sleepin' under the stars, this illustrated collection of crafts and activities will provide year-round family fun you'll remember and treasure for a lifetime. 126 pages, hardcover from Multnomah. |
By Randy Alcorn / Multnomah
Money
Matters for Kids, New Edition
By Larry Burkett with K. Christie Bowler / Moody Publishers
Giving:
Unlocking the Heart of Good Stewardship, Pursuing Spiritual
Transformation
By John Ortberg, Laurie Pederson, Judson Poling
Web Sites
Voice of Experience newsletter
The CGN Voice of Experience Newsletter is a powerful FREE resource. Every month we send featured articles, insight, and stories that bring home the message of Christian grandparenting, delivered straight to your e-mail inbox. We don't send you any other mail, and we don't share your address with anyone. Sign up for the Voice of Experience and start your walk as a Christian grandparent today!
Grandparents Raising Grandkids
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General information/published materials
Generations Unlimited
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Connecting The Bridges: Grandparenting Grandchildren
GrandsPlace (for Grandparents and special others raising children)
Grandparent AgainAARP Grandparent Information Center
Phone: 1-800-424-3410
(Also check state chapters for information)
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Grandparents as Parents: A Survival Guide for Raising a Second Family By Sylvie de Toledo / Guilford Press Grandparents as Parents accurately conveys the themes that are the most central to grandparents who are raising grandchildren, but the names and identifying characteristics of most of the grandparents and grandchildren mentioned in the book have been changed in order to protect their privacy. Grandparents as Parents represents the work of two authors, yet it is written from one point of view. This book is designed as both a book and a manual. You can read it front to back, following the grandparent stories that span the chapters, or you can turn to whatever chapter addresses your immediate questions, without worrying about order. |
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Government agencies and Financial assistance
Colorado: El Paso County Department of Human Services
Diana Wills, Grandparent Advocate 719/444-5229 Warm Line: 719/444-5226Wyoming: Parent Education Network www.wpen.net
5 North Lobban, Buffalo, WY 82834 1-877-900-9736
"A Guide for Wyoming Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren" (PDF file)
Illinois: Illinois Dept on Aging www.state.il.us/aging
"Starting Points for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: A Resource Guide with Information and Services for Grandparent Caregivers" (PDF file)
Focus on the Family Resources
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Grandparenting Broadcast CDs
Leaving A Legacy
Books and Videos for Grandparents and Grandkids
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Lamplighter Publishing Rare Collector Series
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Family Matters: "Grandparenthood: More Than Rocking Chairs" (book/video)
GrandAdventure Vacation/Travel
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RV Travel Adventures (watch for details)
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Mission Trips (watch for details)
Legacy Conferences
Invite a CGN Speaker to Your Church or Group!
Host a CGN seminar or Grand Camp informational session at your church, and let us show you how CGN can enrich the spiritual life of your entire church family. Contact us for details.
Christian Grandparenting Network is committed to helping your church reconnect grandparents with the youngest generation. Part of that commitment is sending speakers to you to conduct seminars aimed at strengthening, encouraging, and challenging mature adults towards a more purposeful life as a grandparent and "elder" in the community.
There are four of these "Fanning the Flame" seminars in our program. Each section may be taught as a single unit through your Sunday School or church. Alternatively, all four seminars can be joined together into a Friday night/all-day Saturday seminar program. The four sections are:
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Section 1: Fanning the Flame of Purpose
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Section 2: Fanning the Flame of Wisdom
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Section 3: Fanning the Flame of Blessing
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Section 4: Fanning the Flame of Service
Seminars are offered at no cost to your church; we do charge airfare plus expenses for travel and per diem expenses for the CGN speaker who will come to your location. We welcome you to contact us for more information or to schedule a seminar at your location!
