Tips for arrival.
From the start, ensure that your visit is a pleasant affair by letting your child and his or her spouse know you put them and … Read more
Grandparents Visiting
On-the-go when you visit? Or not?
Unlike in-town grandparents, you and I only have a certain amount of time to be with our grandkids. The days of our visits fly by … Read more
The best item in a suitcase.
Any visit to my out-of-state grandchildren is special … and fun, exhausting, exhilarating, memory-making, wonderful, etc. But I absolutely love when their Grandpa and I … Read more
Helping a pre-schooler understand when you’re arriving.
For little ones, everything in the past is often referred to as “yesterday.” On a summer day, they may say, “Yesterday I built a snowman.” … Read more
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
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