Grandparents Make Grand Partners: How to Have an Eternal Impact on Your Grandchild’s Life

by Lori Wildenberg

Grandparents are second only to parents in shaping their grandchildren's faith and moral development. Grandparenting is a sacred role—a partnership with your adult children and God to nurture the next generation. But stepping into this role often requires navigating challenges like strained relationships, spiritual differences, or even mental health struggles. Grandparents Make Grand How to Have an Eternal Impact on Your Grandchild's Life is your guide to thriving as a grandparent. This book equips you with helpful strategies to strengthen family relationships and share faith in meaningful ways.

Grandparents Make Grand Partners is your practical, encouraging guide to becoming an intentional, spiritually influential grandparent. You’ll learn how to come alongside, not compete with your adult children, strengthen family bonds, and model faith in everyday moments. You’ll discover how to

Restore or deepen connection with your adult childrenSupport your grandchild's emotional and spiritual growthIdentify your unique grandparenting “style”Handle tough topics like gender identity and cultural pressuresPass on faith through stories, blessings, and prayerEmbrace your divine role in a broken worldWith Scripture, real-life stories, and honest wisdom, Grandparents Make Grand Partners will help you move from wondering, “What do I do?” to proclaiming, “I was made for this.” Whether near or far, close or disconnected, it’s never too late to step into your calling with purpose and grace. You’re not just a grandparent, you’re a partner in the greatest spiritual legacy of all.

182 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 11, 2025

Reviews

[Lora Avery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous wisdom and encouragement!

"Grandparents Make Grand Partners" is the book I wish I'd had when I first became a grandparent! It openly and honestly portrays the joys and challenges of grandparenting. The book provides very practical tips for maximizing the love we can share in this God-given role in a wide variety of circumstances. And it lets you know you are far from alone in dealing with some very challenging situations. What an encouragement! It's such a comfort to know that God is working in the lives of our grandkids and loves them even more than we do ... even though that may seem impossible. :)

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a grandmother, I’m always looking for practical ideas to make a positive, eternal impact on my grandkids. Lori Wildenberg’s book explores the joys and challenges of grandparenting. If you’re looking for ways to deepen the connection with your grandchildren and leave a legacy of faith, this constructive, easy-to-read book is like a chat with a trusted friend. Filled with inspiration, prayers, scripture, and wisdom, Grandparents Make Grand Partners is a much-needed resource for navigating the role of grandparents as well as a guide to maximizing relationships with both your grandchildren and their parents.

[Amy Juett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grandparents have such a unique opportunity to impact their grandchild for eternity. Author Lori Wildenburg does a beautiful job of tackling some of the challenges grandparents face in today's society, speaking truth to encourage their hearts, and giving practical tips that help put the ideas into practice. With relatable stories and biblical wisdom, she shows her readers how to navigate relationships, use words to make a beneficial impact, create meaningful memories, and live as intentional grandparents making an eternal difference. Whether you are a grandparent reading it for yourself or a parent looking to gift your parent something that will have a lasting impact, this is a great book!

[Janet McHenry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grandparenting can be a tricky dance. What's the right thing to say . . . or do? My husband and I are blessed to have ten grandkids, and we love being part of their lives. So I was delighted to get Lori Wildenberg's new book, Grandparents Make Grand Partners, which presents a biblical worldview about how to influence the next generation for eternity. It also provides hundreds of practical ideas about how to make those interactions fun and meaningful. I highly recommend this new resource from D6 Family Ministry.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grandparents Make Grand Partners is an honest look at the impact that grandparents have on their grandchildren. It is an encouraging and challenging book that looks at grandparenting personalities and the challenges of family dynamics. Lori Wildenberg brings biblical principles and practical applications together so grandparents can weave faith into their interactions with their grandchildren. I'll be referring to it often!

[Carla Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grandchildren are a blessing from God, and “Grandparents Make Grand Partners” is an encouraging read for any grandparent. Lori’s heart for families and our impact shines through her writing.
“When the child you love has a child you love with all that is within you, only then will you know just how grand being a grandparent truly is.”
You will gain insight, encouragement, and technics for every journey of grand-parenting.

[Keri Buisman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my sister‘s newest book! So great! I am not a grandparent yet… But great ideas for the future!