Grandparenting: How to Stay Close with Your Grandchildren...
As a grandparent, one of your most important jobs is to ensure that you bond with and stay close to your grandchildren. Today, that’s possible even at a distance if you use technology to your advantage. These tips will help.
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* Listen More Talk Less – You know the saying, "God gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason." This is very important when it comes to dealing with the younger generation. Due to the age gap, sometimes parents and grandparents seem very out of touch and even hypocritical and judgmental to younger people. If you want to ensure that you are thought of as open-minded and open-hearted, listen more and talk less - especially when it’s something that you’re not accustomed to.
* Keep Most Secrets and Confidences – When your grandchild tells you anything, consider it confidential. Of course, if they tell you something that must be acted on, let them know that you must tell and why. However, for the most part it will be stuff that’s not all that serious but that they needed someone to confide in. You can be that person if you keep your lips zipped.
* Visit in Person Often – If you’re long distance it can be hard to afford to travel, but try to do it at least yearly. If your health is not letting you travel, pay for your grandkids to travel to you. When they’re old enough, they can take care of themselves; for the most part, all you’ll need is a plane ticket.
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