grandparents.com(sm) a new generation of grandparents.
SEARCH
Free Newsletter
Help
Loading top menu.
Coloring Pages Everyday Activities Games Photo Contests Kids' Crafts Printable Activities Sing-Alongs
Activities > Everyday Activities

6 Ways to Reach Out to Your Grandchildren

1 of 9 next
Mail Call!

Texts. IMs. Facebook. Twitter. Email. Our computers offer us a multitude of ways to communicate with our grandchildren. But while instant communication is convenient, and can be great fun, many kids — especially younger ones — still get a thrill when the mailman delivers something special for them.

Unlike email or texts, "snail mail" gives kids a tangible reminder of you that they can hold in their hand, enjoy over and over again, and even take to school for show-and-tell. That beats a tweet every day of the week.

Read on for six great ways to use the mail to reach out and make a child's day special »

Next »
ADVERTISEMENT
follow us on facebook follow us on twitter

happening right now

Article: How to Fund Your Grandkids How to give is as important as what you give
Recipes: 4 Recipes, 5 Ingredients or Less From Food Network's Robin Miller
Books: 19 Books That Will Wow Kids The most dazzling books for all ages
photo contest: Enter the Grandparents.com Video Contest! You could win a $100 savings bond
Activity: Can You Get the Kids to Sleep? How much do you know about childhood snoozing?
Benefits Club: The Popcorn Factory: 15% Off! Get great popcorn gifts for every occasion
Article: The Sacred Work of Raising Grandchildren A growing group faces multiple challenges
Toys: 6 Electronic Toys to Power Up Winter For playing inside on chilly February days
Coloring Page: American Flag Stars and stripes forever
Giveaway: Win 2 Tickets To The Broadway Musical GODSPELL See a special performance in New York City!

about the author

Jodi M. Webb is a Pennsylvania-based writer and mother of three. Her work has appeared in publications such as American Profile, Birds and Blooms, and The Christian Science Monitor. Her book, Pennsylvania Trivia: Weird, Wacky and Wild (Blue Bike Books), was released in September 2008.
ADVERTISEMENT
Copyright © 2007-11 Grandparents.com LLC, all rights reserved. Trustee Seal