Baby-proofing and kid-proofing your home for out-of-town visitors.
Put on your grandparent glasses waaaay before the grandkids arrive and take a careful look at each room of your home. Is it safe your … Read more
Grandkids shopping at my house — from 2,000 miles away? Getting creative during lockdown.
When my three oldest grandchildren who live across the country told me they’re pretending their bicycles are unicorns and each one has a name, well, … Read more
Goosebumps.
Yesterday I started reading a non-fiction book, This Is Getting Old by Susan Moon, which, darn it, turned out to be not so great. But … Read more
The joy of conversation, with a 7-year old.
Yesterday, Charlotte, my 7 and ¾ years old granddaughter, called me on the phone. She wanted to know if I had time to FaceTime with … Read more
Sheltering in place? Connect with your grandkids through mail and delivery.
My husband and I (ages 68 and 69) would be “sheltering in place” even if we lived down the street from our four grandchildren. But … Read more
5 tips on reading picture books to grandkids across the miles.
You may be stuck at home far away from your grandchildren. But if you have some picture books at your house, you can help entertain … Read more