Change happens; it’s inevitable. And when crises occur, we’re forced to adopt some new ways of living and relating. So, what has the COVID-19 pandemic prompted you to do?
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Change happens; it’s inevitable. And when crises occur, we’re forced to adopt some new ways of living and relating. So, what has the COVID-19 pandemic prompted you to do?
Now that I’m staying home more, I’m finding different ways to use my time. I find that if I stay busy, I’m in a much better mood than if I have too much idle time on my hands, especially since I’m not able to see my grandchildren except on the computer.
My three-year-old granddaughter, who was just adopted into our clan, had her first full-family birthday party in isolation. These are strange days. Time to up my Poppa game for this latest challenge to being an involved granddad.
How can you be a positive voice in your grandchildren’s lives if you can’t be with them because of social distancing?
Let’s take the increase of aged wisdom and steer our culture a good direction. Come on, Gramps, get out there and be you.
by Dr. Ken Canfield I trust all our grandparent friends are being wise during this unusual crisis that is happening in our world. While I see some people adopting a “this is no big deal” attitude, there’s every reason to take this threat seriously—for those around us,...
Do I feel panic? Absolutely not.
Am I concerned? Of course I am. I have friends with chronic lung conditions and I’m praying for all the people who have the disease or may have it, but ultimately … God is in control.
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by Dr. Ken Canfield How can we deal with an elder or grandparent who was a negative role model? In The HEART of Grandparenting, I share some details about my mother’s childhood. Her mother (my grandmother) left home at an early age and married a man who was much...