How To Nurture the Grandparent-Grandchil...
By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC When divorce enters a family, everyone is affected. Sometimes the impact on grandparents is overlooked amidst the turmoil involving parents and children. Sadly, the effect can be devastating for grandparents who want to help and also stay in the lives of the children they love. Grandparents often ask me, "How can I support stay close to my grandkids when we are geographically separated?" You do that by maintaining and strengthening the relationship you already have. Below are some ways you can stay in the lives of your grandchildren despite the distance between you. Keep in mind the technology gap may be real, but you don’t have to connect in the same way they play with their friends. Remind them you do things differently in some ways, and invite them to try things at your pace while you try to adapt to theirs. · Create a special
