Long Distance Grandma: Staying Connected Across the Miles

by Janet Teitsort

Overview

According to an AARP survey, 45 percent of grandparents report that the primary barrier to seeing their grandchildren is the physical distance that separates them. Yet, the desire to communicate is strong.

Janet Teitsort, a long-distance grandma herself, comes to the rescue with a year's worth of ideas to remain close even when the miles divide. Among her numerous ideas are art projects, recipes, and simple gifts that keep hearts knitted together. Whether children are toddlers or college students, Teitsort offers a cornucopia of connection possibilities including a strong recommendation for grandparents to embrace technology with ideas involving audiotape, videotape, email, and the Internet. As the grandparent population swells with Baby Boomers, this book is truly timely.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781451605457
Publisher:	Howard Books
Publication date:	06/15/2010
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Janet Teitsort is the author of Rainbows for Teachers, Treasures for Teachers, and Quiet Times: Meditations for a Busy Woman. She has been published in numerous periodicals and books. She enjoys public speaking and is a graduate of CLASS. Janet and her husband, John, have two children and nine grandchildren.

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	xvii
	Dear Long-Distance Grandma Friend	xix
	Ready, Set, Go! Points to Consider	1
	My Grandchildren	5
	January
	Say Cheese! Fun with Photos	7
	A New Year with Lots of Cheer: Chinese New Year	9
	The Coming Attraction: Hot Chocolate and Movie Night	10
	Warm Up to a Good Book: January Book Selections	12
	Hooray for the Red, White, and Blue! Connecting with Grandchildren in the Military	14
	Connecting Spiritually: Sharing Prayer Requests and Devotionals	16
	Grand Tip of the Month: Make the New Year "Grand"	16
	Recording the Legacy	17
	February
	Warm a Grandchild's Heart: Valentine's Day	19
	Mold Their Hearts: Projects for Preteens and Teens	22
	Connecting Spiritually: Collecting Bible Verses	24
	Mixing Up a Batch of Grandkids: Blended Families	25
	Short on Days; Long on Holidays: Celebrating February's Special Days	26
	Heartwarming Books: February Book Selections	28
	And the Beat Goes On: Leaving a Legacy	29
	Grand Tip of the Month: Bridge the Miles as You Touch Hearts	29
	Recording the Legacy	30
	March
	Irish Eyes Are Smiling: St. Patrick's Day and Irish History	33
	Dancing in the Wind: Weather Watching	35
	Blowing in the Wind: Tossing Around More Ideas	38
	Escaping the Wind: Windy-Day Books	40
	Green Eggs and Ham: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!	41
	With a Roar and a Baa: Celebrating Spring's Arrival	42
	Connecting Spiritually: The Irish Shamrock and the Trinity	43
	How Fast the Years Go By: Grandkids at College	44
	Grand Tip of the Month: March On in Your Endeavor to Grandparent!	44
	Recording the Legacy	45
	April
	When Is Easter? Interesting Info on Easter Dates	47
	Connecting Spiritually: Hands-On Easter Teaching Activities	48
	Some Grand-Bunny Loves Me: Crafty Ideas for Younger Grandkids	51
	Easter Egg Hunt to Go: Hosting a Long-Distance Egg Hunt	53
	Easter Dinner via Long Distance: Sharing Traditional Recipes	53
	Showers of Springtime Stories: Books for Easter and Spring	55
	Puddles, Puddles Everywhere! Rainy-Day Activities	57
	In God We Trust: Military Grandparenting Tips	59
	Grand Tip of the Month: The Promise of Easter Is Found in Every Rainbow!	60
	Recording the Legacy	60
	May
	Tea for Two: Long-Distance Tea Party	63
	Dance the Night Away: Sharing Proms-Long-Distance Style	64
	Hey, Mom! A Package for Me! Springtime Care Packages	65
	Old MacDonald Had a Farm: Sharing Rural Life with City-Dwelling Grandkids	66
	Connecting Spiritually: Gardening Fun	67
	Planting Seeds of Thoughtfulness: Celebrating May Holidays	68
	Getting to Know You: Blending Families Smoothly	70
	A May Basket of Ideas: Books and Activities	71
	Grand Tip of the Month: Share Memories from the Past!	76
	Recording the Legacy	76
	June
	The Teddy Bears' Picnic: Picnic in a Box	79
	June Bugs and Beary Good Books: June Book Selections	80
	June Is Bursting with Celebrations! Activities for Holidays and Parties	81
	School Is Out! Staying in Touch with College Grandkids	83
	Summer Shape-Up: Physical Fitness	84
	Star Light, Star Bright: Stargazing Activities	85
	Connecting Spiritually: Our Omnipresent God	86
	Grand Tip of the Month: Your Family Can Be Near in Heart!	87
	Recording the Legacy	87
	July
	On the Road Again: Travel Packs for Grandkids	91
	To Grandma and Grandpa's House We Go: Things to Do When the Grandkids Visit	93
	Camp G & G: Summer Camp at Grandma and Grandpa's	95
	Togetherness-Family Style: Vacationing with the Extended Family	98
	Celebrate America! The Fourth of July	99
	Let Freedom Ring! Grandkids in the Military	101
	Sparkling Book Ideas: Story Time	102
	Connecting Spiritually: Blessings Abound	102
	Grand Tip of the Month: Have Fun Baking and Jamming with Your Grandkids!	103
	Recording the Legacy	104
	August
	Lazy Days of Summer: Memory Makers	107
	Birthday Smiles across the Miles: Celebrating Grand Birthdays	108
	Cousins as Far as the Eye Can See: Family Reunions	110
	Cool Classics: Books for a Summer Afternoon	111
	"Keep Cool" Care Package: Indoor Activities	112
	Growing Together: Blended Families	113
	Connecting Spiritually: Write On!	114
	Grand Tip of the Month: Connecting through the Written Word	115
	Recording the Legacy	115
	September
	Fall into Fun! Fun with Leaves	119
	Autumn-a Beautiful Word! Fall Activities	122
	Connecting Spiritually: Labor Day-the Work Ethic	124
	Telling Tales of School: National Grandparents Day	125
	Sweep into Good Reading! September Book Selections	127
	Blessings in a Box: Packing a Healthcare Box for College Grandkids	128
	Grand Tip of the Month: May Your Autumn Be Filled with Golden Moments	130
	Recording the Legacy	131
	October
	The Discovery: Columbus Day	133
	The Frost Is on the Punkin: Ideas for the Pumpkin Patch	134
	Delicious Pumpkin Pie! How to Cook a Pumpkin	135
	Who's Behind That Mask? Halloween and Harvest Events	136
	Connecting Spiritually: God's Word on Halloween	137
	Spiders, Owls, and Bats-Oh, My! October Books and Crafts	138
	Patriotism-Grandparents' Style: Supporting Our Military Grandkids	141
	Lullaby and Good Night: Bedtime Surprises	142
	Grand Tip of the Month: Connecting through Prayer and Activity	143
	Recording the Legacy	144
	November
	Squirrel Spying: Watching Our Furry Friends	147
	Our Hearts Gather Together: Thanksgiving	148
	Pilgrim Play: The First Thanksgiving	149
	A Bountiful Harvest: Books and Movies	151
	Flexible Grandparents: Blended Families and Holidays	152
	Connecting Spiritually: Touching Hearts with Thankfulness	153
	Share a Hobby: Pass On a Skill	156
	Spin a Yarn: Sharing Your Life Story	157
	Grand Tip of the Month: Unite with Thankful Hearts!	158
	Recording the Legacy	158
	December
	Shopping Made Easy! Gift Buying	161
	'Tis the Season to Be Jolly: Decorating Away the Long-Distance Blues	164
	Home for the Holidays: Grandparents of College Students	166
	Visions of Books Danced in Their Heads: Christmas Books to Delight	167
	Homemade Christmas: Christmas Crafts	169
	Connecting Spiritually: The Christmas Story	173
	Christmas Cheer All Year Long: Christmas Card Recycling	174
	Grand Tip of the Month: May the Christ Child Be Born Anew	176
	Recording the Legacy	177
	Sharing the Legacy	179
	About the Author	188