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Long-Distance Grandparenting Episodes

Nov. 9, 2022

Episode 92. The Grandparents Academy Welcomes All Grandparents

Founded in 2011 by Aaron Larsen as a way to honor his grandparents, GrandparentsAcademy.com is the world's first and only online academy dedicated to helping grandparents grow meaningful relationships and rich legacies with their loved ones.

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June 16, 2022

Episode 75. Connect with Your Teenage Grandchildren

When grandchildren are young, a sweet treat or new toy is enough to inspire their unconditional love. And then they become teenagers. Suddenly it’s not so easy anymore, for you or for them.

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May 28, 2022

Episode 73. The Cool Grandpa Visits with Grammy

At 48, Greg Payne, host of the Cool-Grandpa podcast, learned he soon would become a grandfather. He felt a bit panicky. He didn’t know a thing about being a grandfather, so he asked questions and embarked on a journey to …

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March 24, 2022

Episode 64. The Gift of Play

Play provides the respite and energy that grandparents need for renewal. It is an opportunity for grandparents to recapture their childlike sense of wonder and a time to revel in spontaneous boisterous fun.

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March 17, 2022

Episode 63. Peekabond: The App for Long-Distance Grandparents

Peekabond — an app that helps families across the world build bonds with young children at a distance.

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