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Mary is the co-author of The Grandparent Connection: 365 Ways to Connect With Your Grandchild's Heart.
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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

School Days: Let's stay connected



Maybe you're like me, keeping up with some long-distance grands by Facebook. At the beginning of the school year, it's always fun to read about the opening of school and see the grandkids' pictures.

Or maybe you have some nearby grands who will be starting school soon. In that case, you'll probably hear about all of the happenings face-to-face.

Today's blog post has nine ways you can stay connected with the kids in your life who are going to school this year. Just choose one or two ideas to encourage children who live nearby or far away. Read more ...

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

What good ideas. I have written 15 letters this week to grandchildren starting school and college. I sent one to Leah (first year in college away from home) with a picture of the meadow in her yard and reminding her of her 18th birthday party in the meadow. Also, a guardian Angel bookmark. They do need reassuring when they go to college as well as first grade. Great way to keep in touch with our family. Love, Rita

Mary May Larmoyeux said...

Wow, Rita! You wrote 15 letters this week. That's got to be a record. I know that your grandchildren will cherish your letters.