Ideas for Halloween with grandchildren from a distance
Anyone else had the WORST cold ever in the last month? Apparently, it’s going around. And while I dodged the summer colds my children brought home from daycare, I was completely flattened by the latest one. One day when I...
Using postcards to stay connected to your grandchildren
My grandkids have loved getting postcards from us every month! The Silver Post is just one more way to keep the connection between us strong despite the miles. [Note: You can only use the postcard service mentioned in this blog...
4 easy and fun games you can play in person or on zoom with grandchildren
Whether you get to see your grandchildren in-person soon – or like us, still need to rely on video chats to stay connected, keep these easy games up your sleeve to have some instant fun. I’ve made them Easter themed,...
How to make conversations with your grandchildren more fun from a distance
You might have already read somewhere that open-ended questions are better for getting your grandchildren to talk to you. Maybe you’ve heard don’t ask yes or no questions – and this is for good reason. If the answer is yes...
Connecting with your grandchildren through gratitude for Thanksgiving (or anytime of the year!)
There are SO many ways to nurture gratitude and thankfulness in children from a distance. In the U.S., Thanksgiving is coming up and many families will be looking for ways to make it special – but from a distance. But...
How this long distance Grandma from Canada started Halloween in a Norwegian village
Lorraine became a grandmother at 44. After grandparenting from a distance for almost 30 years, I’d say we can safely conclude she knows a thing or two about how to build a connection from a distance. I’ve interviewed a lot...
