Then help each youngster to come up with something special remembered about the grandparent. Rehearse this a bit, so no one is telephone-shy. But no matter how you honor this day, make it the beginning of an even closer bond between the generations. An every-week connection is ideal, and I don't mean a boring chicken dinner each Sunday. Being a booster, or being cheered on, can be great fun.
Some grandparents even become coaches.
Others give grandchildren swim lessons. The sports connection can last for many years. With video, photo albums, and story-telling in the dark, let kids know about the past and their heritage. Or consider a trip to the old neighborhood to see the schools, parks, former houses, the ice cream store, and so forth. If you don't live near each other, ask grandparents to send photos or an audio tape with their stories about the old days.