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Long Distance Grandma

Staying Connected Across the Miles

By: Janet Teitsort

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Paperback | 1 May 2005 | Edition Number 1

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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 collegiates, 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.

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