Grandparents, are you missing your little ones?  Let’s join the rest of the world in hopping onto a streaming app, such as Zoom or Facetime. Though not a welcome substitute for physical contact, online conversations offer a way to maintain our connections, to reassure children that we are still interested in what they are thinking and doing.

Like most of us, kids are usually eager to talk to someone outside the household for a while. Maybe they would like to hear a story from Grandma, or have Grandpa read them a book. Or why not take it one step further, and supplement the home schooling that is challenging many parents right now, by offering a fun lesson. Haul out some knowledge or expertise you might have, and devise a way to stimulate their interest in a topic, maybe history or geography related, perhaps a math or science challenge.  Or, is there is a craft or dance you could demonstrate? Another idea is to mutually select a book or music that you could all read or listen to, and share your thoughts afterwards. Also, the library offers many ebook and music selections to borrow through Overdrive and Hoopla-click on the icons at the top of the page to get started, or call or email us for more information!

If these options are unavailable, or don’t appeal, there remain the more traditional ones like phone calls and yes, letter writing. Whatever your style, staying in touch will be rewarding for all.

Also, check out this link from the Save the Children website, for even more ideas!

From Children’s staff member Sandra Hussey