Last week I received a request to write a poem from a grandchild to her grandmother (Nana). The grandchild and her family must move away because her Daddy is in the Navy. Her Nana will miss her terribly, as we can all relate to her despair. Being a distant grandparent can be a challenge, but also fun too with the use of technology that is available to us.
This poem, Nana, I’ll Miss You, reassures Nana that her grandaughter won’t forget her because they can visit each other using their computers and webcams making it possible to still have some special moments together. Today’s technology is great for distant grandparenting.
Present the poem and grandaughter’s picture in a frame with a webcam; Nana will be able to feel more connected with her grandaughter and visit with her as often as possible. Add a digital photo key chain, too, for all those grandchild pictures you’ll send her…she can take it everywhere with her and show everyone easily without carrying a big photo album in her bag! (click here for my post on web cam and digital key chain information)
For a free webcam program that is very user friendly (use it myself) visit my post Grandparents and Grandchildren Get Closer Together with Eyejot. Visit with each other as often you like using Eyejot! This is great for parents serving in the Armed Forces, too. Read below the poem for many Distant Grandparenting ideas on staying connected with your grandchild.
Nana, I’ll Miss You
Far away we must move,
It’s what my Daddy has to do.
The distance shouldn’t matter,
‘Cause our love won’t ever shatter. (more…)
Grandparents, for a great Christmas, birthday, or any special occasion present, a My Twinn Doll is the perfect gift for your grandchild. Every little girl, and boy, would love to have a wonderful doll that looks just like her (or him).
Watch this great video showing and explaining how each custom made My Twinn: One-of-a-Kind Dolls is made. It is amazing how each doll is individually created with such personalized care. This video is really worth the watching!
Read my recent post, Grandchildren’s Great Christmas Present Ideas, part 1, comparing My Twinn Dolls to American Girl Dolls to help you decide which one to buy for your very special grandaughter on her next special occasion.
In Nana’s Corner eBook Store, you’ll find links below to eBooks that offer advice, information, and fun activities to help grandparents in raising grandchildren under topics of child custody, children and divorce, creative time, learning, how to topics, parents, poems, and special needs.
Child Custody
Click Here! - Authored by child custody experts, Dr. Brikcklin and Dr. Elliot. Read up on the newest laws supporting grandparents’ rights in this complete guide for grandparents with your state supplement
Children and Divorce
Smart Divorce - A step-by-step holistic approach to help children survive and thrive a divorce
Creative Time
Little Kids Crafts - Discover quick and easy crafts to ignite a child’s imagination
Toddler Entertainment - 101 amazing tips from where to take, what activities to do, and how to teach your toddler
Learning
Math by Joe - Fun, motivational learning math activities
Grandparents and Grandchildren Together: Here is a new fun, interactive website for both grandparents and grandchildren to enjoy together by interacting through the new website no matter how far apart you are…whether in the next room or in another state or country. Read this article about how grandparents and grandchildren can interact together with the new website, Grandparent Games…
Visiting the grandkids: Interactive Web site lets grandparents stay in touch
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
It used to be that all kids had to do to pay Grandma or Grandpa a visit was walk up the street or hop in the station wagon and take a short car ride across town. In today’s mobile society, though, it’s not unusual for extended families to live farther apart than they’d like — sometimes even halfway around the world.
It makes it tough to build a relationship.
If both sides own and are handy with a computer, though, Roger Schank has a solution. On Aug. 1, the longtime educator and author will launch Grandparent Games, an interactive Web site that will allow remote grandparents to stay in touch with even their very youngest grandchildren. (more…)
This summer, while I have free time, I’ve decided to plan my Christmas shopping so I won’t be pressed after returning to school. I’ve done some searching and have decided for Kaitlin’s first gift, I’m going to order a “just like me” My Twinn Doll. Emily is too young to take care of it just yet so I’m going to order her a My Twinn Baby Doll. She’ll be almost 3 and into playing Mommy.
From the name, you can guess that a My Twinn doll resembles the child by choosing hair and eye color and skin tone. Through my searching, I also found American Girl Dolls which are also “just like me” dolls. As the wise old grandmother I am (well somewhat wise and not so old), I did some comparison shopping between MyTwinn Dolls and American Girl Dolls before I made my decision on which one to order for Kaitlin. Here’s what I found:
My Twinn Doll
American Girl Doll
Dolls, accessories, clothing, and more
Dolls, accessories, clothing, and more
Choice of 1 of 4 outfits plus camisole and panties edged in pink
Choice of 1 outfit, doesn’t mention undies
$139.00, includes $35 personalization fee
$99, includes very small book and CD
online - more choices, custom personalization included
online - limited choices, no custom personalization
3 - 4 weeks once they receive your completed order including custom hand painting form - rush delivery available
Length of time to receive order is not stated, gives indirect answer
Bill Me Later = subject to credit approval - 90 days to pay
Bill Me Later = subject to credit approval - 25 days to pay
Table Design by Nana (I’m learning HTML and PHP…look for my creations in following posts!)
My Twinn also has a boy doll that can be individualized, too!
