How Long‑Distance Grandparents Can Nurture a Sense of Belonging for Grandchildren and Parents
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what helps children feel grounded, especially when the people who love them live far away. Distance can be easier to manage when technology is good and schedules align — but it doesn’t guarantee...
What to Write in a Birthday Milestone Letter to Your Grandchild
Long-distance grandparents often ask me how to celebrate grandchildren from a distance. And while there are lots of fun things you can do on video chats or special gifts you can send in the mail, one meaningful way to mark...
Long-Distance Grandparenting: Playing the Long Game of Love and Connection
When people hear “long-distance grandparenting,” they usually think about miles – the physical distance between you and your grandchild. But you’ve been living it, so you know all too well that the distance isn’t the only thing that feels long...
A Quick and Easy Way to Use Your Voice to Stay Connected as a Long-Distance Grandparent
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...
Stay Curious: Recognize & Respond to Your Grandchild’s World (Part 3)
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...
Want to be more intentional as a long-distance grandparent? Read this!
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...
