The best item in a suitcase.
Any visit to my out-of-state grandchildren is special … and fun, exhausting, exhilarating, memory-making, wonderful, etc. But I absolutely love when their Grandpa and I … Read more
Watching the hosta grow, 2000 miles away
Can grands be a part of your daily life when they live across the country? Oh, yes, thanks to video chatting. This spring Grandchild #4, … Read more
Helping a pre-schooler understand when you’re arriving.
For little ones, everything in the past is often referred to as “yesterday.” On a summer day, they may say, “Yesterday I built a snowman.” … Read more
Getting your home ready for out-of-town grandkids: toys, books, gifts.
Having some fun items on hand makes our home even more inviting to the grandkids. After their long trip, what an adventure to come into … Read more
What you might be feeling as an out-of-town grandparent.
“I can’t talk right now,” your dear friend says when she answers your phone call. “Maggie just dropped by with the kids and they’re helping … Read more
I did it! An easy way to read picture books on a video chat with a grandchild.
Kids love to be read to but it took me a while — and a lot of fumbling around — to discover a great way … Read more