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Meet Kerry
Hi – I’m Kerry Byrne, PhD and I’m the founder of this wonderful resource called The Long Distance Grandparent.
I’m Kerry and over the past five years, I’ve developed tons of research-backed, tried-and-tested strategies to help families nurture strong and lasting connections. I’ve also spent the last decade making sure my own kids have meaningful relationships with their family, all from a distance. Over the years, I’ve supported thousands of long-distance grandparents, many of whom have told me how much they appreciate hearing insights “from the other side.”
I bring two sides to the table: I’m a researcher with over 20 years of experience studying aging and caregiving, and I’m also a mum of two energetic kids who know and love their grandparents – but have always lived at a distance from them.
Grandparenting at distance is hard - but it's possible
As a parent, I know that maintaining strong family bonds requires fun and creative approaches. As a researcher, I understand the importance of using evidence-based, age-appropriate strategies. It takes time and effort to nurture these relationships, but it’s absolutely worth it.
I’ve helped so many grandparents build meaningful connections with their grandchildren and adult children—and I know I can help you too.
Take a peek through the blog and resources I offer and be sure to sign up for my weekly tips and inspirations designed especially for long distance grandparents at the bottom of this page!
In 2019, I set out to support the millions of long distance grandparents who want to build strong, loving bonds with their grandkids. Just like you do.
Since then, The Long Distance Grandparent has benefitted 1000s of grandparents with its vast wealth of resources built upon our shared insights, ideas and real-life experiences.
We’re a community with a clear vision, to create a world where distance doesn’t have to mean distant!
And I’m so glad that you’ve found us – because we really are here to help.
