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
Jane Schreier Jones
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, then age 9. (But it’s just the right … Read more
Sharing wishes for your visit with grandkids.
For most families, it’s “a given” that you’ve made the trip to their city to spend time with your grandchild. But beyond that basic requirement, … Read more
Challenges of connecting with a young faraway grandchild.
“Hi, Lauren. It’s Grandpa! How are you, sweet baby? Are you having a good day? Grandpa loves you sooooo much!” After that little bit of … Read more
“I can do this!” The importance of resolve when you’re miles away from your grandchild.
I found that being an out-of-town grandparent who’s connected to and engaged with my grandkids started with me realizing that no one is going to … Read more
Unleash the power of video chatting with your out-of-town grandkids.
Think about an Irish family in the 1800s. Their adult child and his or her family were going off to the New World, to make … Read more