About this episode

Janet Bly shares wisdom on staying connected with grandchildren amidst generational gaps.

What does it take to stay connected to your grandchildren when the generational gap feels large? In this inspiring episode of Fun Grandma , we sit down with Janet Bly , prolific author of over 120 books, who shares heartfelt wisdom on the challenges and joys of modern grand parenting. Janet reminds us that grand parenting is not about perfection — it’s about presence, creativity, faith, and resilience. Whether you’re navigating widowhood, long-distance grand parenting, or simply wondering how to stay relevant and connected in your grandchildren’s lives, this episode is filled with encouragement and practical ideas. We hope this episode will inspire you to keep on connecting, praying, laughing and living life to the full. Let Love be your greatest Aim! Bly’s Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/stephenandjanetbly/ Stephen Bly Down a Western Trail Podcast Series https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stephen-bly-down-a-western-trail/id1649215475 The Power of a Godly Grandparent https://a.co/d/01bH6juB How to be a Good Grandparent https://a.co/d/0a4iSNTp Paperback Writer https://a.co/d/04ZYpeuO #Grandparenting #FunGrandma #ChristianGrandparent #GrandmaLife #WidowhoodJourney…

People in this episode

Host: Fun Grandma

Guest: Janet Bly

Topics covered

• grand parenting
• generational gap
• resilience
• connection
• faith
• creativity

Keywords

• grand parenting
• connection
• resilience
• widowhood
• family
• joy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stephen Bly Down a Western Trail Podcast Series

Books & works: The Power of a Godly Grandparent, How to be a Good Grandparent, Paperback Writer

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