The joy of conversation, with a 7-year old.
Let me share a memory with you: Charlotte, my then seven-year-old granddaughter, called me on the phone one day. She wanted to know if I … Read more
Sheltering in place? Connect with your grandkids through mail and delivery.
My husband and I (ages 68 and 69) would be “sheltering in place” even if we lived down the street from our four grandchildren. But … Read more
Grandparent as teacher! Create learning fun on video chats.
If you were with your toddler, preschooler, or young grandchild in person today, you’d be teaching, right? All the time! It’s what Grandmas and Grandpas … Read more
“He’s here and he’s perfect!”
This is what I wrote shortly after Sebastian, our fourth grandchild, was born: “He’s here and he’s perfect!” was the announcement from a very exhausted … Read more
Video chatting with a toddler or preschooler: some basic tips.
During a video chat, our then three-year-old granddaughter Fiona would sometimes lean close to her iPad screen and say, “I wish I could hug you.” … Read more
Diapers, wipes, potty chair. Getting ready for out-of-town grandkids.
Our son and his wife need to pack a million items when they’re flying the 2,000 miles to bring their family to our home. Since … Read more