With parents uprooting their families to accept jobs in other states, Junior marrying his college sweetheart and settling in her hometown, and grandma and grandpa retiring to a warmer climate, more of our dearest relationships are being experienced from a distance. The most difficult of these long-distance relationships are with our grandchildren. We miss being part of their daily lives and watching them grow and change. Countless families, however, maintain a wonderful relationship with their grandchildren even across the miles. It takes thought and creativity, but the rewards are well worth the effort.
Some grandparents find it difficult to carry on a telephone conversation with a grandchild, however.
She gives an example. If your grandson likes dinosaurs, you need to be a little bit up on dinosaurs. Ask about something that's going on in the child's life. Maybe the last time you talked, your grandson was going dirt bike riding or to a theme park with his class. Ask about his trip.