Saying goodbye to grandkids after your out-of-town visit.
My least favorite part of any visit to my grandchildren is the goodbye. Darn it all. No matter how long we’ve stayed or how soon … Read more
Grandkids opening your gifts on Skype or Facetime? My best tips …
It can be chaos or comforting … a free-for-all … or a relaxing, fun visit, as grandkids unwrap the presents you have shipped. We’ve had … Read more
Faraway grandkids? 10 tips for a December to remember.
Sure, I’d love to have my grandkids coming over to help bake cookies and decorate the tree — but that’s not going to happen. But … Read more
Why renting an apartment makes sense for visiting the grands.
“I love coming to your apartment!” said Charlotte, grinning ear to ear as she accesses the code to open the front door to our rented … Read more
Babysitting tips for out-of-town grandparents.
Babysitting grandkids is a big deal, especially for us out-of-town grandparents who aren’t weekly babysitters. If you’re like me, you want to do everything possible … Read more
Working and playing with grandkids — 2,000 miles away.
“Gram, I’m in a panic. Can you help?” She can be a tad dramatic, my granddaughter Charlotte, age 9. (But it’s just the right amount … Read more
