Title: “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren”
Exhibitor: Marilyn Woolston
Description: Sometimes it is necessary for grandparents to become
parents to their grandchildren. Our role has changed from being a doting grandparent to that of a parent providing structure, discipline, and a safe, loving environment. This change in later life’s direction can bring rich blessings to the grandchild as well as the grandparent.
How To’s: Child Raising Tips
Child Raising Tips:
§ Remember children are a heritage of the Lord and they bring blessings at any age.
§ Daily reaffirm your love for these children.
§ Appreciate their heritage by recognizing great deeds and accomplishments of people with similar ethnic backgrounds.
§ Nurture future missionaries by dressing the grandchildren like priesthood holders and writing letters to missionaries serving in the field.
§ Read together – read aloud during scripture study and read good literature at bedtime.
§ Build self-worth through chores, music practice and individual garden plots.
§ Assign age appropriate chores.
§ Take time for fun! Do not use your “age” as an excuse to limit activities.
§ Grandparents raising young children need to take time for themselves to maintain their own spiritual, mental, and physical health.