The Long Distance Grandmother: How to Stay Close to Distant Grandchildren

This newly revised edition of the popular guide for long distance grandparents will be a great source of information and inspiration for the many grandparents who live far away from their grandchildren but want to be more than just occasional visitors and holiday gift-givers. Grandparents, no matter how far away they live, can and should be important in the lives of their grandchildren. This relationship can be one of the most important in the lives of both generations and The Long Distance Grandmother will help you forge those ties.

Today's grandparents continue with their careers and activities well into their grandparenting years. Totally Cool Grandparenting explains how these modern grandparents can participate in the traditional joyous responsibilities of their role in up-to-date ways. With clear, upfront advice, humor, and time-tested tactics, gathered from personal experience and dozens of interviews with grandparents - and grandkids-across the country, Linsley covers such topics as spoiling the grandchildren without annoying the parents; giving gifts that the kids will like; handling the visit, from baby-sitting to a holiday vacation; and much more. They always say children don't come with a manual, but thanks to Linsley, now grandkids do!

Creative Grandparenting across the Miles

My most cherished childhood memories of my grandparents are not those centered around occasional family celebrations. Rather, my memories reflect the routine of daily living, for my grandparents were a constant part of our family life. Here are dozens of ideas, tips, and suggestions to help long-distance grandparents develop a lasting bond with their grandchildren.