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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
These Are Most Meaningful Baby Christening Gifts I've Ever Seen
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are few occasions in life that are quite as special and sentimental as a baptism, dedication, christening, or any other religious rite of passage. And how special it is that you've been invited to celebrate this sacred moment alongside family and friends! While a gift is never expected at an event like a baptism or christening, parents will almost always welcome anything to help remember the special occasion, whether it be a keepsake their child can treasure for years or a toy to help their little one learn more about their faith. I recently had my daughter dedicated to the church, and our family and friends showered her with some of the sweetest and most sentimental gifts that I know we'll all treasure forever. I pulled many of those presents to include on this guide, as well as gifts that I've give to friends and family when they've had their own babies baptized. Whether given from a grandparent, godparent, or simply Mom and Dad, these gifts will become keepsakes that represent a day you'll never want to forget. More faith-based gift guides: Thoughtful Godfather Gifts to Celebrate the Special Bond Best Baby Shower Gifts for New Parents Best (and Most Thoughtful) Gifts to Give Your GodmotherWrapped in Prayer Music Box Playing "Over the Rainbow," this sweet music box will be a staple in their room for years to come. $38.70 at Name Puzzle These adorable puzzles are a classic childhood must-have, but they're also great for teaching little ones basic motor functions. This one includes a small blessing as well as a few religious puzzle pieces that you can choose from, like a bible, angel, dove, and cross. You can even add an engraved message on the back! $23.90 at First Noah's Ark Bath Gift Set Bring the bible to bath time! This fun gift set is truly all in one, including three bath toys, a waterproof Noah's Ark bath book, a wash cloth, lamb hooded towel, and even a gift bag. $27.95 at ABC Flash Cards Memory verses are soon to come (in a few years, of course), but little ones can already become familiar with the Scripture through these fun, illustrated flash cards. $9.95 at What God Does is Love You My daughter was recently gifted this precious book by Today host Savannah Guthrie and it's quickly become a favorite bedtime read of everyone in the family. It's a sweet reminder that while God has control of the entire planet, most of what he does is love us. $10.85 at Night, God: A Lift-a-Flap Book This book will forever have a place in our bedtime favorites. It's interactive yet fun, and really emphasizes the basics of prayers for little ones to learn how to pray by themselves. $4.34 at AmazonLamb Goodnight Prayer Lovey This sweet lovey will be your little one's new favorite thing to snuggle up with around bedtime. It has a goodnight prayer stitched in the corner that you can read every evening. My daughter has a DEMDACO lovey and it is her absolute favorite because it's so soft. (Loveys should only be used to sleep with for children older than 12 months, but can still be used to cuddle and play with!) $29.43 at Ark A wooden Noah's Ark toy will be cherished and played with for years to come. This set includes 12 animals in addition to the Ark and Noah and his wife. $54.10 at Musical Lamb and Prayer Book Press on this plush lamb to hear it recite "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep." There's also a bedtime blessing book with gorgeous watercolor illustrations that baby is sure to love. $26.39 at Keepsake Box This keepsake box can be personalized with a name and date of baptism. There are also options for christening, dedication, first communion, confirmation, and more. $28.99 at Prayers for Little Ones Any children's book by Max Lucado would be a great baptism gift, but this one just about bedtime prayers is especially sweet. I have loved reading these prayers with my daughter at bedtime since she was a baby. $8.99 at Cross Silverplate 4" X 6" Frame There will likely be plenty of pictures of this special moment, so give your little one a place to showcase them. This gorgeous frame will be a timeless accent in his or her room for years to come. $54.42 at Wood Baptism Cross Made from olive wood and handcrafted in Bethlehem, this holding cross is a piece of the Holy Land that your little one can take everywhere as he or she grows. Use it as a way to help physically tune in during prayer or as a constant reminder of the Lord's faithfulness. $18.99 at Baby Personalized Cross I got my daughter a personalized cross similar to this one for her church dedication and it has become one of my most treasured pieces of décor in her nursery. It would be so sweet to read this prayer over your little one every night. $36.99 at First Bible Boxed Set This set includes four stories about Jesus, Moses, Noah's Ark, and Adam and Eve. Each story includes vibrant pictures that will keep even the littlest babes totally engaged. $10.98 at Baptism Book This children's book is filled with prayers, simple blessings, and more. It also includes pages where information about his or her baptism can be noted and a spot for well wishes from the gifter. $8.77 at Bible There's no more classic baptism, christening, or dedication gift than a personalized bible that'll grow with the recipient. This one comes in a few different options that will fit a variety of occasions. $35.99 at Embrace Willow Tree sculptures are a timeless gift that are perfect for so many different occasions. This angel version will remind your child that he or she always has heavenly figures watching over. $23.73 at Keepsake Box This heirloom box can be used to store keepsakes from their baptism, special outfits Mom wants to save, or mementos from their first year. No matter what's inside, they'll be thankful to have it in the future. $49.99 at Piece Noah's Ark Puzzle Peg puzzles are perfect f0r teaching babies fine motor skills, and you'll love being able to explain the story of Noah while your little one plays with this fun toy. $17.99 at God Bless Honeycomb Baby Blanket Commemorate the special occasion with this sweet baby blanket he or she can hold onto for years to come! It's embroidered with a beautiful cross and personalized with "God Bless ___." $35.99 at Bracelet Any baby girl would look beautiful in this sweet baby bracelet, which can be worn during and long after the christening ceremony. $39.99 at Loves Me Snow Globe A little girl, a lamb, and a sweet message will make this snow globe a treasured keepsake. We love the pink gingham exterior too. If you're gifting for a little boy, it also comes in an equally adorable option for him. My daughter received this snow globe as a dedication gift and she loves helping me twist the knob to hear the music play and watch as the glitter falls over the baby and lamb. 40.00 at Baby Brush & Comb Set What better way to commemorate such an important day than with a beautiful brush and comb set? This heirloom set will be one she holds on to for decades to come as a special reminder of the day. $59.00 at Hand-Painted Keepsake Box This keepsake trinket box will serve as a precious reminder of her baptism that she'll carry from home to home for years to come. $17.99 at Print Parents are sure to love this personalized print with their little one's name and 1 Samuel 1:27. $20.00 at Bracelet She may need a little bit of time to grow into it, but this rosary bracelet will become a beloved piece of heirloom jewelry she cherishes wearing. $23.90 at Print Each letter of the alphabet shows a different aspect of our relationship with God in this sweet framed print. It comes matted and you can add a frame, as well. $59.00 at Painted Piggy Bank Yes, you can get adorable hand-painted pieces from Amazon! This piggy bank would look precious in any little girl's room. If you're looking for other options for boys and girls, they have tons. $49.99 at Rattle This plush rattle is a great gift for little babies. It'll help them learn how to grasp and is light enough for even the smallest ones to hold easily. $12.74 at Plush Bunny Here's a sweet, fluffy keepsake the family will treasure for years. The name is actually embroidered on the ear instead of just printed so they'll never have to worry about it peeling off. $15.98 at The Lamb Teether This lamb teether is perfectly shaped for little hands to grasp and is made of non-toxic natural rubber. I $20.99 at Baby Booties These warm, cozy knit booties come in options with pink and blue bows, as well. They're perfect for baby to wear for the big day and for church and special occasions later on. $10.50 at You Might Also Like 70 Impressive Tiny Houses That Maximize Function and Style 30+ Paint Colors That Will Instantly Transform Your Kitchen
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rise of the MAGs (that's middle-aged grandparents!): Steven Gerrard joins the ranks of 40-something stars who have welcomed grandchildren
While celebrities are known for holding back the years with expensive beauty treatments and intense fitness regimes, there's no event quite as ageing - albeit joyful - like becoming a grandparent. That said, when Steven Gerrard welcomed his first granddaughter this week, aged 45, he joined the ranks of celebrities who are have entered their grandparent era early in mid-life. He's in good company with Danny Dyer, Dean Gaffney, and Snoop Dogg who were all just 43 when they became grandfathers for the first time. Meanwhile, actress Kym Marsh revealed last month that she is set to become a grandmother for the fourth time at the age of 49. In some cases, stars who became parents at a young age, then divorced and started second families, have young children who are only a few years older than the new arrivals. For instance, Ronan Keating's youngest daughter Coco was just three years old when his granddaughter - her niece - was born in 2023. Steven Gerrard - 45 Steven Gerrard, 45, became a grandad at this week when his daughter, Lilly-Ella, welcomed her first child - a baby girl. The influencer, 21, took to Instagram to share a black and white image of her boyfriend Lee Byrne, leaving the hospital whilst carrying their newborn in a car seat. She simply captioned the photo, '@leebyrne8 2 becomes 3'. The eldest child of the former England footballer announced she was expecting her first child in January. Lilly has been in a relationship with Lee Byrne - the son of a jailed Irish gangster - since October 2022, and their romance made headlines when it first came to light. Former midfielder Steven has four children with wife Alex - daughters Lilly, Lexie, 19, Lourdes, 14, and a son named Lio, eight. Lilly announced her pregnancy news in January, sharing a photo of her positive pregnancy test and telling her 222,000 Instagram followers: 'Our little secret. The best news... mini us is on the way.' Responding to his daughter's post, Gerrard wrote: 'We can't wait. Congratulations and we love you.' Lilly's partner - with whom she was first linked in 2022 - is the son of Kinahan Cartel gangster Liam Byrne, who was issued a five and a half year prison sentence for a plot to stockpile a stash of machine guns. Ronan Keating - 46 Ronan Keating, who is a father-of-five, became a grandfather for the first time aged 46 in 2023. The Boyzone singer shares three children with his ex-wife Yvonne Connolly and two children with his current wife Storm Keating. His eldest son Jack became a father aged 23 in March 2023 when he announced he had welcomed baby girl, but didn't reveal who the mother was until later. The news came as a shock because it happened just months after he left the Love Island villa - he is not in a relationship with the mother of his child. Jack announced in an Instagram post that he had welcomed a baby girl - confusing fans because he hadn't mentioned a child before. He had appeared on the ITV2 show eight months prior - meaning his baby daughter was likely conceived before his appearance on the show. Jack has not been public about a romantic relationship since leaving the Love Island villa but the mother was later revealed to be artist Keely Iqbal. While hosting The One Show shortly after the birth, Ronan made reference to his family's new addition while insisting he wants to be called 'pops'. When his co-host Jermaine Jenas said, 'You're a grandad now,' the former Boyzone star replied, 'Yes I am. My son had a gorgeous baby.' Jermaine then said: 'You prefer to be called something else?' with Ronan responding. 'Pops.' Dean Gaffney - 43 EastEnders star Dean Gaffney revealed he had become a grandfather at the age of 43 - after one of his twin daughters, Chloe, gave birth in July 2021. The actor, who is most famous for playing hapless Robbie on the soap, shared a picture of himself holding the baby girl, Mimi, on Instagram. In the sweet snap, he cradles the child in his arms and is looking at the newborn affectionately. He joked with his followers: 'Just to thank everyone in advance, I know I don't look old enough to be a father let alone a grandfather!' The actor shares twins, Chloe and Charlotte, with ex partner Sarah Burge. The pair met when they were just 15-years-old and dated for 22 years before they announced their split in June 2015, after he admitted to cheating on her with a string of women. Danny Dyer - 43 Danny Dyer became a grandfather at 43, after his daughter Dani welcomed her first child with her now ex-boyfriend Sammy Kimmence. The EastEnders star, who has three children, was just 18 when his wife Joanne welcomed their first child Dani, after getting together aged 14. Dani revealed her father, Danny, 'couldn't stop crying' after becoming a grandfather to her son, Santiago. Speaking on the Made By Mammas podcast, the former Love Islander confirmed the actor didn't expect to be so emotional as he said he 'never felt anything like' becoming a granddad. She said: 'My dad didn't realise [he would be so emotional about being a granddad]. He has been so emotional around Santiago, the other day he was really crying. 'He went: 'I love babies, but your baby. I have never felt anything like it. I didn't think I'd feel like this'. 'He hasn't experienced being a grandad yet, I made him a first time grandad. It has hit him more now. 'He did see me pregnant and getting bigger but seeing me with the baby, it's like, 'this is real now'.' Dani went on to welcome twins daughters named Sunny and Star in 2023 with her husband Jarrod Bowen. Kym Marsh - 46 Kym Marsh announced last month that she is to become a grandmother for a fourth time. The soap star, 49, took to Instagram with a gushing post as she revealed daughter Emilie Cunliffe and son-in Michael Hoszowskyj were expecting their second child. Kym, who shares actress Emilie, 28, with ex David Cunliffe, said she was 'thrilled' and shared a snap of the couple's son Teddy, six, and Michael's daughter Polly, nine, proudly holding an ultra sound picture. She wrote: 'I am so thrilled to share the news!!! Grandchild number 4… incoming!!! Congratulations to my beautiful daughter @listentoemilie , my wonderful son in law @mikeyhoz and Teddy and Polly!! Can't wait to meet you little one!'. Kym is also grandmother to her eldest child David's son Clayton, who he welcomed with fiancée Courtney in 2022. Kym is also mother to 14-year-old daughter Poppy whom she shares with ex-husband and Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas, as well son Archie who as born 18 weeks premature in 2009 and passed away shortly after birth Kym and Jamie first met on a train as they made their way to the 2007 TV Quick Awards before developing a romance in July 2008 - a year before Kym's divorce from ex-husband Jack Ryder. She married a third time in 2021, when she tied the knot with soldier Scott Ratcliff, before their split was announced in May 2023. Jessie Wallace - 50 EastEnders star Jessie Wallace became grandmother at 50 after her 17-year-old daughter Tallulah gave birth to her first child. The actress, who plays Kat Slater on the BBC One soap, announced the arrival of her family's new addition on her Instagram page in March 2022, saying: 'Welcome to the world, my grandson SJ. You are loved, cherished, and adored.' Jessie was congratulated by her Albert Square co-stars including Lacey Turner and Jimmy Bye, who play Stacey Slater and Martin Fowler in the long-running drama. A source close to Jessie told MailOnline at the time: 'Jessie is chuffed to bits about being a grandmother. 'Her close circle knew Tallulah was pregnant and how excited the family were. They're both looking forward to making a lifetime of memories.' The identity of the baby's father is yet to be revealed as Jessie continues to keep Tallulah out of the spotlight – and away from her social media accounts. She has rarely been pictured. Jessie shares daughter Tallulah with her ex-partner Dave Morgan but the couple split shortly after she was born. The actress began dating the policeman in 2003 after Dave accompanied her in court where she was appearing on a drink and drive charge. Snoop Dogg - 43 Snoop Dogg became a grandfather at the age of 43 when his eldest son Cordé became a father to son Zion in 2015. 'Zion. U have a lot of love Waitn on u grandson!!' Snoop Dogg wrote in an Instagram post accompanied by a montage of various family members - most of them looking fondly at the newborn. A second photo showed Snoop Dogg's wife, Shante Taylor, holding the baby, captioned as 'Proud grandma @bosslady.' In 2023 the rapper told MailOnline he had moderated his weed consumption and re-evaluated his lifestyle after becoming a grandfather 'Being a grandfather has changed me in multiple ways,' he told MailOnline. 'The main way is being concerned with how I live, how I move, the kind of people I'm associated with, because I want to see my grandkids grow old. 'The only way I can do that is to take precautionary steps as far as how I move, who I hang out with, where I go out, my intake, what am I intaking?' Last year, he revealed how many grandchildren he actually had during an appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show. 'Now, OK, I was trying to imagine Snoop as a granddad. So how many grandkids do you actually have?' the host asked. 'Actually, I have a total of 12 grandkids,' he answered. 'Yes, yes I do. And they're different ages, ranges, sizes and I love them all the same way.' 'Actually, my oldest grandson, his birthday is today so I'm on my way to his birthday party when I leave here.' he told the audience. 'He's going to be 9 years old, that's Zion Broadus,' Snoop explained. Jennifer asked the My Family artist what his grandkids called him. The Doggyland star explained that Zion was the first to come up with a title. 'He used to call me Papa Noop, because he couldn't say Snoop, so he started calling me Papa Noop. And then as time went by, he learned how to say Snoop, so now I'm Papa Snoop.' Kiefer Sutherland - 39 Kiefer first became a grandfather aged 39 when his stepdaughter Michelle Kath welcomed her son Hamish in 2011. His daughter Sarah Sutherland later welcomed a son named Quinn in 2018. He previously told Australia's 7News: 'The wonderful thing about grandchildren is you give them back. So when they come to visit me, I've got my $5 and my $10 and I've got some chocolate and Coca-Colas and everything they're not supposed to have. 'I spend about two hours getting them completely wired, I give them cash so they'll come back, and then I hand them back to their mother and say 'good luck.'' Kiefer became a father himself aged 20 and credited fatherhood for putting him on the straight and narrow. In a new interview with Radio Times, the actor reflected on the early days of Hollywood and how having children saved him from decisions which could have been 'very damaging for me'. He has been charged with drink driving four times over the years, he was sentenced to 48 days in jail in 2007 after failing a sobriety test. 'I'm not a moron, I know the difference between right and wrong. It's just sometimes I've done the wrong thing,' he says. But the Designated Survivor star, who has one daughter Sarah and one stepdaughter from his second marriage, to Camelia Kath, credits his family for keeping him grounded. Keifer said having children at a such a young age made his 'get away from a bunch of other things that I think could have been very damaging for me'. Pierce Brosnan - 44 Pierce Brosnan first became a grandad at the age of 44 when his late daughter Charlotte welcomed Isabella with her husband Alex Smith. Charlotte was nine years old when her mother Cassandra, an Australian actress who played a Bond girl in For Your Eyes Only, married the star at Chelsea Registry Office in 1980. Tragically Charlotte passed away at her London home in 2013 after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer - the same disease which killed her mother Cassandra 22 years prior. Charlotte and her brother Christopher, from Cassandra's previous marriage to Dermot, were joined by a half-sibling Sean in 1983. Although Pierce and Charlotte were not biologically related, he has previously spoken of the close relationship he enjoyed with her and her brother after he married Cassandra. 'We just clicked as a family,' he said. 'To begin with I was Pierce, then I was Daddy Pierce, and then I just became Dad. Charlotte and Chris have just been amazing in my life.' Pierce adopted his wife's children after their biological father Dermot Harris died in 1986, and they changed their surname to his.
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Steven Gerrard, 45, becomes a grandfather as his influencer daughter, Lilly, 21, welcomes a baby girl with lrish gangster's son
Steven Gerrard 's daughter, Lilly-Ella, has welcomed her first child - a baby girl. The influencer, 21, took to Instagram to share a black and white image of her boyfriend Lee Byrne, leaving the hospital whilst carrying their newborn in a car seat. She simply captioned the photo, '@leebyrne8 2 becomes 3'. The eldest child of the former England footballer announced she was expecting her first child in January. Lilly has been in a relationship with Lee Byrne - the son of a jailed Irish gangster - since October 2022, and their romance made headlines when it first came to light. Her father - former Liverpool legend Steven - has become a grandfather for the first time at just 45 years-old. The former midfielder has four children with wife Alex - daughters Lilly, Lexie, 19, Lourdes, 14, and a son named Lio, eight. Lilly announced her pregnancy news in January, sharing a photo of her positive pregnancy test and telling her 222,000 Instagram followers: 'Our little secret. The best news... mini us is on the way.' Responding to his daughter's post, Gerrard wrote: 'We can't wait. Congratulations and we love you.' Lilly's partner - with whom she was first linked in 2022 - is the son of Kinahan Cartel gangster Liam Byrne, who was issued a five and a half year prison sentence for a plot to stockpile a stash of machine guns. Ipswich Crown Court heard how Byrne and colleague Shaun Kent planted a haul of automatic weapons in a bid to help Kavanagh dupe the authorities. Kavanagh, Byrne's brother-in-law, was hoping to lead the National Crime Agency, Britain's FBI, to the guns in a bid to reduce his sentence in a drug conspiracy case. The staggering haul, imported from Holland, included the Skorpion, the type of automatic weapon used to murder Ashley Dale and Ellie Edwards on Merseyside. Liam's son Lee, celebrated the sentencing with a 'get in there' adding 'I love you da. See you soon.' Lilly is the eldest of Gerrard's three children with wife Alex and regularly shares updates of her glamorous life on social media And Lilly followed with a snap with her beau declaring her love for him. The couple became an item after Lee moved into a gated community in Freshfield, one of Merseyside's more desirable post codes. The Byrne and Gerrard families are said to have bonded since the young couple began dating, with Lee describing Alex Gerrard, Steven's stunning wife, as his second mum. There is no suggestion that Lee or any member of the Gerrard family are involved in crime. In January, MailOnline exclusively revealed that Byrne was released from prison three months after he was sentenced to five years in jail. He was let out with an electronic tag as part of the Prime Minister's controversial Early Release Scheme to ease overcrowding in prisons, sources said at the time. The Byrnes moved into a £1m house in the exclusive Freshfield area of Formby several years ago and quickly struck up a friendship with the Gerrard family who live nearby. The source said: 'Lee and Lilly always wanted Liam to be at their wedding and it now appears their dream will come true. It will be a massive event but I am not sure if they want to have it in Merseyside or overseas.' Lilly's dad has been out of work since leaving Saudi Arabian Pro League side Al-Ettifaq back at the turn of the year and has been on punditry duties for TNT Sport. He and Alex and their younger children have since moved back to the UK after living in a luxury six-bedroom villa close to members of Bahrain's royal family and others from the country's elite.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
If You Want To Get To Know Your Grandkids Better, Ask Them These 50 Eye-Opening Questions
There's something special about the connection between a grandparent and a grandchild. While this bond goes deeper than words, conversation is a great way to get to know your grandkid and help keep that connection strong. But getting a conversation started, or keeping one going, isn't always easy. Maybe your grandchild is on the shy side, you haven't seen one another in a while or you're connecting on a video call instead of in person. A juicy question — the kind that leads them to see something in a new light, or inspires them to tell a story — can get a conversation started, or get it rolling again if you hit a lull. 'The point of asking questions should be to get to know your grandchildren better,' DeeDee Moore, a grandmother who blogs at More Than Grand, told HuffPost. Asking kids to elaborate with follow-up questions and open-ended prompts like 'What makes you say that?' are also a good way to keep kids talking. 'If you ask what their favorite color is, ask why they like it or how that color makes them feel,' Moore suggested. Part of the joy of asking kids questions is the surprise that their answers may bring, leading your conversation to take an unexpected turn. 'When I asked my four-year-old granddaughter if she had talked to any of her friends at school today, she initially said no,' Moore recounted. 'But then she explained, 'I just meowed because I was a kitty.' Instead of finding out more about her school day, we ended up having a conversation about how animals talk.' Here are some questions you can use to start a conversation with a grandkid or to keep one going. What's something you're really good at? 'A great follow up is to ask them to teach you how to do it,' Moore added. If you could invite anyone in the whole world to dinner, who would you invite? If you could walk into any book or movie, which one would you choose? If you could be any animal, which one would you be? Would you rather be able to fly like a bird or swim like a fish? If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be? Would you rather be able to tell the future or read other people's minds? What was the last thing that happened that made you laugh? What is something kind that someone has done for you? What is something about you that I don't already know? What do you think you'll be doing ten years from now? Where in the world would you most like to visit? Would you rather travel back to the past or into the future? What is something you want to learn how to do? What is your favorite thing about yourself? Would you rather travel underwater or in outer space? If your toy could talk, what would it say? What is your favorite time of the year? What is something about you that is unique? What kind of mom or dad do you think you would be? What do you think your pet is thinking right now? What would you do with a thousand dollars? What would you like to be famous for? What makes somebody a good friend? Would you rather be tiny like an insect or as tall as a giraffe? What do you think is the best smell on earth? What was the last dream that you remember? When you get bored in school, what do you start thinking about? Would you rather be the star of a movie, or the director? What is a job that you wouldn't want to do? Do you think it's ever a good idea to tell a lie? How do you show someone that you love them? What was your favorite part of the day? Who is your favorite person right now? Would you want to live forever? What would a perfect day look like for you? Would you rather have a pet dragon or a pet unicorn? If you could have any kind of store, what would you want to sell? What is the silliest thing you've ever done? What do you think is the most important rule for people to follow? Would you rather dance or paint what you are feeling? If you had to eat the same thing for every meal, what food would you choose? What is the weirdest thing you've ever tasted? How can you tell if somebody is smart? What is something brave that you have done? If you wrote a book, what would the title be? If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be? What is something that used to scare you but doesn't anymore? How do you think the world will be different by the time you are a grown up? What is something you've done that you would like to do again? More important that the question that gets them talking is how well you listen once you get them started. 'Listening carefully to your grandchildren is the greatest gift you can give them,' Moore said. Remembering details like their friends' names shows that you're paying attention and that you care. 'It builds a true connection when you show that you are interested in their lives.' And while there are advantages to having a conversation face-to-face, like being able to read someone's body language or decipher their tone, you don't have to be physically present with your grandchild to make a connection. Moore explained: 'Showing a curiosity for who they are can be done just as easily over video chat or in a letter as it can be over ice cream.'This article originally appeared on HuffPost.
News.com.au
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Iconic Australian musician John Farnham becomes a first-time grandfather
Australian music legend John Farnham has welcomed his first grandchild, becoming a grandparent after a recent battle with cancer. Farnham's son, James Farnham and his partner his partner Dr Tessa Effendi announced the arrival of their first child on Tuesday evening. The baby was named Jett John Farnham and arrived ahead of his expected due date. Farnham has become a first-time grandparent and said in a joint statement with his wife Jill: 'We are over the moon about the arrival of this perfectly beautiful little boy'. 'He's already filled our hearts with so much love and we're so proud and happy for James and Tessa. Welcome to the world, Jett!' The baby boy was born on Wednesday June 18th at 5:26om at St Vincent's Private Hospital in Melbourne, weighing 3.176 Kgs. The new parents said their newborn son is their 'whole world in one tiny, noisy, perfect package'. 'We're smitten, we're sleep-deprived, and we wouldn't have it any other way.' Farnham recently underwent jaw reconstruction surgery, which lasted 12 hours and required 26 doctors, after he was diagnosed with oral cancer in 2022. The singer went through months of recovery following the intense operation. Farnham has since been declared cancer free after the weeks of radiation therapy. The singer is best known for his iconic Australia hit 'You're the Voice', which peaked at number 1 on the charts upon release and has been a mainstay on Australian radio.
