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If you’re like most long-distance grandparents I work with, you’re already doing a lot to stay connected. You send mail, FaceTime, and send photos or texts.
All of that matters and it keeps the connection thread vibrant and varied.
But there is one tool that I think is underused in the long-distance grandparent co...Before we move into the practical step of recognizing and responding to your grandchild’s changing world, let’s quickly ground ourselves in the first two parts of my Planning for Connection framework. You’ve found yourself in the middle of a 4 part series but no worries, I will recap first!
We begin with <...
In case you just happened upon this blog in your search for support as a long-distance grandparent, here’s a short recap of what you are about to read:
I am sharing my 4 part framework I use to help grandparents plan for connection with their grandchildren from a distance. This blog includes part 2 of the framework so before you dive in, a heads...Long-distance grandparenting isn’t easy.
It asks for patience, creativity, flexibility, and emotional strength. It asks you to keep showing up even when distance makes everything feel slower, harder, or less natural than you hoped it would be.
When I teach grandparents how to plan for ...
Discover one simple trick grandparents can use to engage grandkids of any age on video calls, text, or in-person visits. One little shift that can make a big difference.
Before I jump in, I am using video chats as the example, but this shift applies anytime you are trying to connect with your grandchild. A phone call....