Long-Distance Grandparents ... what tips do you have for keeping close?

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I would love to hear from Grandparents who live far enough away from their children and grandchildren that they only see them a few times a year or less.

What kind of things do you do to keep a relationship going, esp. with Grandchildren?

Anyone with good suggestions or experience encouraged to reply!


My grandchildren are toddlers, and I live 600 miles away, seeing them about 3 times a year.  I send them pictures I make on the computer, and videos of my husband and I reading or telling stories, but looking for other ways of interacting too.  (Web cams are not an option at this time, nor is relocating closer.)

sunshine · Accepted Answer

wow I have tjhe same situation, I try and send them little surprise gifts espccially music something special for each one it becomes their song from Grandma like one of Grandsons knows his song is "you are my sunshine' they also enjoy stickers. Good luck

Critter · Answer

Get the best long distance plan you can.  We live on the east coast of the US and both our families are in the western section of the country.  My kids are closest with my parents who call every week to talk to them.  Then they have a connection with DH's mom who writes sometimes and calls a few times.  Then they have almost no connection with his dad who rarely does either.

Babypooh · Answer

my daughter is 5 months old and my mother lives in calgary and my father lives fairly close and my husbands parents live in iqaluit we live in New brunswick my mom and his parents call 3 times a week to talk to her so she knows there voices and she giggles and laughs but they try to visit as much as possible just keep in close contact lots of calls and i love yous is the best you can do

mclean · Answer

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