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long-distance grandparent
How local grandparents can support
a long-distance grandparent
BY KERRY BYRNE
f you are lucky enough to be a local grandparent,
there are a few practical things you can do to
support the long-distance grandparents in your
grandchildren's lives - and, by extension, support the
growth and well-being of your grandchildren.
In my work with long-distance grandparents, I teach
them about my evidence-based framework, Your
Grand Path to Connection. It consists of 5 essential elements
critical for nurturing meaningful and fun relationships
from a distance: Plan, Partner, Prepare, Play,
and Preserve.
Discussions about partnering for connection always
include the most important partner, the grandchildren's
parents.
But I encourage grandparents to consider other
partners, such as the local grandparents who spend
time regularly with the grandchildren and can help
play an important role in fostering connections with
long-distance grandparents.
This can feel awkward for long-distance grandparents
- especially if they don't know the local
grandparents.
However, while long-distance grandparenting differs
from local grandparenting, you all share a deep
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love for your grandchildren and an understanding
of the joy of being a grandparent.
I hear from long-distance grandparents
who are so grateful to you, the local
grandparents, for your hands-on love
and support for their adult children and
grandchildren.
And even though it's hard for long-distance grandparents
not to let a smidge of envy, and yes, jealousy
creep in sometimes, too - they understand the deep
value of their grandchildren having more people to
love them.
The thing is family is family - no matter where they
live - and grandchildren need to know you are all on
the same team. The team wants them to feel loved,
encouraged, and supported by family. The team that
wants them to know they are never alone.
And the team that wants them to grow up to be
kind, determined, and loving humans.
What better way to accomplish this than to wrap
your heart around the long-distance family?
So here are a few ways to help with this connection
and ensure your grandchildren get the best of your
grandparent's worlds!
"
...even though it's hard for
long-distance grandparents
not to let a smidge of envy,
and yes, jealousy creep
in sometimes too - they
understand the deep value
of their grandchildren having
more people to love them.
"
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