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
Grandparents Visiting
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
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
Selecting the best dates for your visit to grandkids.
Wrong way to ask to come for a visit: A grandma leaves a voice mail or sends an email saying, “Dad and I want to … Read more
Honor the house rules when visiting out-of-town grandchildren.
When babysitting our 18-month old granddaughter (at that time, our only grandchild), she wanted to put on her rain boots in the house. We helped … Read more