Grandparents with Grandchildren in another country

justwishing


Joined: 20/08/2010
Posts: 53

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 15:41

If you are a grandparent and your grandchildren are in another country, how do you keep regular contact with them between visits? and what works best?

If you have moved away has the relationship changed at all ? would appreciate any views. thanks JW

Krin52


Joined: 25/08/2008
Posts: 419

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 15:45

Skype! With a webcam!

shrimp


Joined: 01/09/2010
Posts: 939

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 15:46

skype is a good way of keeping in touch as you can see them on the video camera and even better it is free of charge.......if they can see you regularly and you can see them, they will keep you in their mind's eye and you will be able to watch them grow and develop....

hawkeye


Joined: 12/09/2010
Posts: 334

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 16:01

a friend of ours has the web cam on mornings as the children are sorting themselves ready for school, and on agasin when they get home, its on all the time and they just talk to her as they go about the house. She even helps with their homework and even reading to them!!!!

coffer


Joined: 13/02/2007
Posts: 292

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 16:14

All of the above, Skype is the best and cheapest way to stay connected.

numpty


Joined: 20/05/2009
Posts: 554

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 16:25

phone,web cam and skype

justwishing


Joined: 20/08/2010
Posts: 53

Message Posted:
11/07/2011 16:48

Thanks everyone for the positive feedback-



Hawkeye thats perfect . It's the little things that make such a positive difference, being part of everyday so you can share the ups and downs and don't miss out on the big events i.e losing a tooth, getting a award star or providing any necessary support even though it's not a cuddle!



However did people manage before skype and web cams?