The Value of Wrinkles Isabel

The Grandkid Investigator Kit is the perfect gift for grandparents and grandchildren alike! Today I'm sharing how this intergenerational activity is being used to help grandkids connect with their grandparents in a simple and FUN way!
Learn what The Value of Wrinkles is doing to support nonprofits and how you bring more GOOD into the world through buying the Grandkid Investigator Kit. I'm also sharing the special perks for those who purchase the kit from Feb 1-9th!

Highlights

What I'm doing to support a nonprofit this month 
If you purchase the kit between Feb 1-9th, you'll be invited to a special LIVE Zoom session for a Q+A so you can get help using kit right away!
30% of sales between Feb 1-9 will be donated to the Caregiving Support Network! 
What does the Caregiving Support Network do and why did I choose them?

Resources Mentioned

Faith Community Monthly Meetups - Join with other Christians/ministry leaders who want to support caregivers/older adults in their congregations. Register at https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/churchworkshops.


Link to my interview on Good Morning Washington where I got to talk about the Grandkid Investigator Kit!
Buy the Grandkid Investigator Kit and support the Caregiving Support Network too!

Learn about the Caregiving Support Network.


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You may visit your parent/grandparents during the holidays, but here's why visiting in January matters!

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It's been a few months since the last episode. That's because I've been working behind the scenes on some exciting projects.

Follow along and let's connect in 2024!


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Today I'm breaking out the Bible and using the Discovery Bible Method to break down 1 Timothy 5:4 and why it's important to share particularly with youth groups/teens/young adults. If you're a pastor, preacher, youth pastor or ministry leader, listen to this episode to hear what the Bible instructs us to do in regard to grandparents.



Shownotes available at ⁠valuefowrinkles.com/listen⁠.

Resources mentioned:


Grand Monday Nights - YouTube (Subscribe, LIKE and Share these videos!)



Intro done by Barb Lorenz, Host of Grand Monday Nights with The Legacy


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In this episode, we'll explore meaningful ways to honor and celebrate Grandparents Day within your faith community. In this episode, Isabel will guide you through three simple steps you can use to create a special and heartwarming Grandparents Day celebration that truly shows your appreciation for the older generation. Prayer and gift ideas included!



Highlights: 


We'll talk about the topic of celebrating Grandparents Day in faith communities.
The lack of focus on honoring grandparents' in churches.
The growing importance of honoring grandparents due to increased life expectancy.
Get three simple steps on how to celebrate grandparents in your church.



Resources mentioned:


Episode 63: How to Deal with Parents Who are Really Difficult?


Read 1 Timothy 5:4.
Two gift ideas for grandparents - https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/store



Shownotes available at ⁠⁠⁠valuefowrinkles.com/listen⁠⁠⁠.

Intro by: Bobbie Kogok, grandmother, illustrator/author of Rocky the Christmas Owl and more, ⁠bkpenandpaint.com⁠.

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How do deal with aging parents who are difficult, challenging, sometimes stubborn and resistant? Dealing with elderly family members who are difficult can leave you as an adult child or grandchild stressed and frustrated. Listen to today's episode to get three tips on how to care for "difficult" family members.



Highlights: 


3 things to remember when you have "difficult parents"
Not think of them as a "difficult person"
It will take longer and more energy to care for someone who is challenging. The video I have below will help.



Resources mentioned:


The Silver Post (intro done by the founder) The Silver Post coupon code for $5 off the annual subscription - Go to https://www.hello.thesilverpost.com/ and use this code on an annual subscription. This is a super fun and easy way to connect with family especially if you're busy.  
Podcast episode from Montgomery Hospice Center for Learning, "Working with Challenging Families" with social worker Lisa Frank


FREE video from the Prepare to Care course. Show this video to your aging parents/older loved ones - ⁠valueofwrinkles.com/talk⁠ (also available in Mandarin now!)



Shownotes available at ⁠⁠valuefowrinkles.com/listen⁠⁠.

Intro by: Carolyn Dalle-Molle, Co-founder of The Silver Post

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