In today's mobile society, few of us are fortunate enough to have all, or even some, of our grandchildren living within easy driving distance. However, you can reach out across the miles to your faraway grandchildren by using some of these ideas. Most of them can be adapted for use on holidays and other special occasions.
Telephone calls are great fun any time of year.
If you can arrange to make some of the calls shortly after special events your grandchildren have participated in, e.g. a program at school or church, you will be able to share the excitement. Ask them to videotape the event and send you a copy. You and your spouse can take turns videotaping each other reading stories and then send them to your grandchildren. If possible, have someone videotape the two of you sending greetings, especially on birthdays or other special occasions. If you don't own a camcorder, you can rent one or use a cassette recorder instead.