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
Making It Work
“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
Understanding who’s in control when you’re an out-of-town grandparent.
For now, two parties have control over how involved you’ll be with your grandchild: the parents and you. This applies to in-town grandparenting, of course, … Read more
Five tips on being a good parent — to the new parents who are out-of-town.
Grandparenting starts with being a good parent to your adult child who is now “Mommy” or “Daddy” to a little one. I had to make … Read more
Merry Christmas to my friends who know holiday disappointment all too well.
Some of us in this “Miles Away” gang usually get to spend Christmas with our grandkids — but not this year. Many of us rarely … 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