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Grandparent Letters: The Words That Build Connection Across Distance
I spend a lot of time on my blog and on Instagram sharing inspiration about the words grandparents use when they write letters, send text messages or video chat with their grandchildren. Why? Because words have power. They travel. They...
The Power of Small, Thoughtful Moments in Strengthening Long-Distance Grandparent-Grandchild Bonds
Lesson Five: There Is No Silver Bullet – But If There Were, It’s This… If you scroll back to the last 4 blogs I’ve posted, I’ve shared the top lessons I’ve learned from spending hundreds of hours with long distance...
Why are the parents struggling to help you stay connected to your grandchildren? And what can you do about it?
If you are trying to find ways to stay in touch with your grandchildren and nurture a strong bond with them, parents are both the most crucial—and at times, the most challenging—partners. But what I’ve learned from working with long...
Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall: How to Keep Up as a Long Distance Grandparent
You Will Throw A Lot of Spaghetti at the Wall as a Long Distance Grandparent What do I mean by this? When I was little, my mom used to let us throw spaghetti at the wall to see if it...
Why Connecting with Grandkids From a Distance Can Ebb and Flow (And Why That’s Okay)
Long distance grandparenting is a unique journey. It can be filled with love and deep connection – but it’s also marked by moments of longing, uncertainty, and doubt. One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned from working with thousands of...
5 Fun Ideas for Valentine’s Day with Your Long Distance Grandchildren
Over the years I’ve shared so many ways to connect with grandchildren focused on LOVE. So I thought I’d summarize them all here for you in one easy to access blog with all the goods in one spot! Valentine’s Day...