Unleash the power of video chatting with your out-of-town grandkids.
Think about an Irish family in the 1800s. Their adult child and his or her family were going off to the New World, to make … Read more
“We’re here!” The importance of visiting out-of-town grandkids, especially in these early years.
The Uber car we’re in pulls up to the “Washington House,” the name we and the grands call their home. We see our three grandchildren … Read more
Understanding who’s in control when you’re an out-of-town grandparent.
For now, two parties have control over how involved you’ll be with your grandchild: the parents and you. This applies to in-town grandparenting, of course, … Read more
Selecting the best dates for your visit to grandkids.
Wrong way to ask to come for a visit: A grandma leaves a voice mail or sends an email saying, “Dad and I want to … Read more
Um, about that grandparenting dream you had …
What everyone has said is true: there’s nothing as splendid as being a grandparent. You know it and I know it. When she was about … Read more
Honor the house rules when visiting out-of-town grandchildren.
When babysitting our 18-month old granddaughter (at that time, our only grandchild), she wanted to put on her rain boots in the house. We helped … Read more