A grandchild is a miracle, but a renewed relationship with your
A grandchild is a miracle, but a renewed relationship with your own children is even a greater one.
Hear the tender wisdom of T. Berry Brazelton, who declared: “A grandchild is a miracle, but a renewed relationship with your own children is even a greater one.” In these words lies a truth of generations—that while the birth of a grandchild is a gift radiant with joy, even more profound is the healing and renewal between parent and child, long tested by time, distance, and struggle.
The miracle of a grandchild is clear to all: a new life, a continuation of the family line, a spark of innocence that rekindles hope. The grandparent beholds not only a child, but the echo of their own youth, carried forward into the future. It is a joy that softens age, a blessing that makes the heart young again.
Yet Brazelton, with deeper vision, reminds us that an even greater wonder lies in reconciliation and renewed relationship with one’s own children. For parent and child often walk through storms—conflicts of will, misunderstandings, separations. Time may harden these wounds, leaving silence where once there was laughter. To heal these fractures, to rediscover love where distance grew, is a miracle of the soul greater even than the miracle of birth.
He teaches that the bond of blood is not enough; it must be nurtured through forgiveness, patience, and humility. When parents and children rediscover one another in truth, they pass on to the grandchild not only life, but a legacy of unity, peace, and love. In this way, the family becomes whole across generations, a chain unbroken and strong.
Thus let this wisdom endure: rejoice in the miracle of grandchildren, but seek above all the greater miracle of harmony with your children. For in that renewal lies healing not only for one life, but for all who come after. This is Brazelton’s teaching—that the deepest joy is not found only in the new, but in the restoration of what was once lost.
THTIEN HUNG
This quote is a beautiful reminder of the importance of family relationships, especially as they evolve. The joy of grandchildren is certainly special, but what happens when we take the time to heal or rekindle our connection with our adult children? I wonder if many people underestimate the power of re-engaging with their children in a meaningful way as they become adults. Does it take patience, forgiveness, or simply more time together?
ALAnh Lan
I’ve never really thought about it this way, but T. Berry Brazelton’s quote gives a new perspective on family. While the arrival of grandchildren feels like a miracle, there’s something incredibly profound about mending or strengthening our relationships with our children as they grow older. What does that process of renewal look like, though? Is it something that just happens over time, or does it take intentional effort and understanding on both sides?
Ttrantie
This quote touches on a powerful truth—while grandchildren are a beautiful blessing, the opportunity to reconnect and deepen our relationship with our children as they become adults is even more meaningful. But how do we go about renewing those relationships, especially if they’ve become distant over time? Is it about shared experiences, open communication, or simply being more present in each other’s lives?
TTVan Anh Tran Thi
I love the idea that a renewed relationship with your own children is even greater than the joy of having grandchildren. It makes me think—how often do we take for granted the relationships we have with our children? Can the focus on new generations overshadow the need to strengthen and rebuild ties with those we’ve raised? Maybe it’s a reminder to always nurture those core relationships, no matter how much time passes.
TLLuong Thi Linh
This quote by T. Berry Brazelton really made me think about the deep, often overlooked importance of relationships with our own children. It’s easy to focus on the joy of grandchildren, but what does it mean to truly renew a relationship with your own child as they grow older? Could it be that the most meaningful part of life is repairing or deepening those foundational bonds we create as parents?