Grandparenting With A Blank Slate
By: Dr Ray Francis
Language: en-us
Categories: Kids, Family, Parenting, Education, Self Improvement, Society, Culture
In the heartwarming guide Grandparenting with a Blank Slate, Dr. Ray Francis offers invaluable insights and practical advice for today's grandparents seeking to forge deep, meaningful relationships with their grandchildren. Drawing from his extensive experience in family ministry and education, as well as his personal experience as a grandparent, Dr. Francis presents a compelling narrative that celebrates the unique role grandparents play in shaping the lives of the next generation. He weaves together ideas, strategies, and personal examples of how to connect grandparents with their grandchildren in our modern world.This transformative book explores how grandparents can embrace their pivotal...
Episodes
Same Team, Stronger Family
Jan 08, 2026What if the quickest way to deepen your bond with your grandchildren is to support their parents more boldly and more visibly? We unpack how unity between generations becomes a gift kids can feel—less confusion, more safety, and a family that moves together with calm confidence.
We start by reframing the grandparent role as trusted partner rather than quiet counterbalance. Different doesn’t mean wrong: parenting evolves with research, culture, and new pressures. Instead of correcting from the sidelines, we show how respect signals stability. You’ll hear a real story of a grandparent who went from s...
Listening Without Judgment Turns Grandparents Into Safe Harbors
Dec 31, 2025What if the most loving thing you offer your grandchild isn’t advice, but room to breathe? We dig into how judgment-free listening turns ordinary chats into life-giving moments of safety and trust. Instead of jumping to fix, we explore the quiet power of presence—why a calm pause, an open question, and a simple “I’m glad you told me” can change the tone of a relationship and strengthen the bridge between generations.
We start with emotional safety as the bedrock of lasting bonds. When kids talk about school, friends, doubts, or dreams, they’re often asking a dee...
Grandkids Don’t Need A Superhero, They Need You
Dec 30, 2025What if every moment with your grandchild could begin again? Not a do-over or a fix, but a fresh, open posture that says, I’m here to learn who you’re becoming. We explore grandparenting with a blank slate—why presence beats perfection, how simple rituals create lifelong anchors, and how curiosity turns generation gaps into bridges.
We start by redefining the grandparent role as a living bridge: not the parent, not the peer, but the steady thread connecting stories, values, and culture. From there, we unpack the mindset shift that changes everything. A blank slate doesn’t erase...