What you might be feeling as an out-of-town grandparent.
“I can’t talk right now,” your dear friend says when she answers your phone call. “Maggie just dropped by with the kids and they’re helping … Read more
I did it! An easy way to read picture books on a video chat with a grandchild.
Kids love to be read to but it took me a while — and a lot of fumbling around — to discover a great way … 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
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
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, then age 9. (But it’s just the right … Read more