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
Grandparents Visiting
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
My #1 goal when visiting my out-of-town grands.
A decade or two ago, I used to pine for vacation trips to explore a new city, state, or country. Sightseeing, shopping, fun, restaurants, art … Read more
How long to stay when you travel to grandkids.
Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, “Guests, like fish, get smelly after three days.” Short trips are wise, Mr. Franklin, for grandparents who live fairly … Read more
He delayed first steps until his grandparents arrived!
We grandparents who are miles away miss so many milestones in our grandkids’ lives. Unlike our in-town counterparts, chances are we will miss some of … Read more
Out-of-town grandparents: solving the #1 problem of babysitting.
The crucial moment of a babysitting time? Absolutely, it’s the moment when the parents leave. If tears are going to be shed or the child … Read more