few sentences. It’s also a special treat when they get a call at bedtime and can make up a bedtime story together. 7. Read a story. Older grandkids often enjoy reading a story to you. It can be a book they like or a story they have written. This gives them a chance to show you their reading skills. You can also talk about books you and they are reading. 8. Tell about your childhood. Your grandchildren will love it if you share stories GrandparentsTLC.com Technology to help Loving Grandparents Connect with Grandchildren! Discover innovative ways to connect with your grandchildren. • • • • Tutorials Tips & Ideas See the lateSt trendS Free resources for grandparents here! Reviews of cool websites & gadgets * about things that happened to you when you were their age. They will also enjoy hearing what their parents were like when they were children. Grandparenthood is the best. One of the blessings is the opportunity to connect and enjoy our wonderful grandkids. Don’t let miles keep you from the close relationship you’ve always dreamed of. Fun phone calls will help to keep you close. This article is abridged. See full-length version here. Shayne Packer helps grandparents discover cool ways to connect with grandchildren at GrandparentsTLC. com. E-mail Shayne if you have a tech product or service useful to grandparents. sEpT oCT 2010 GRAND 47http://www.grandparentstlc.com/go/GMShayneStoryOfMyLife http://www.grandparentstlc.com/go/GMShayneStoryOfMyLife http://www.grandparentstlc.com/blog/GM http://www.grandparentstlc.com/blog/GM http://www.grandparentstlc.com/blog/GM http://www.grandmagazine.com/article.asp?id=374 http://www.grandmagazine.com/article.asp?id=374 http://www.GrandparentsTLC.com http://www.GrandparentsTLC.com