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Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse

Does Nan live in a different city? Here are 10 ways grandparents can 'do long distance', according to a family psychologist

Long-distance grandparents.

A family psychologist has revealed their top ten tips that can help long-distance grandparents keep a close bond with grandkids who live in a different city to them - and our expert reminds us that long-distance isn't always a bad thing. 

The importance of a strong grandparent-grandchild relationship is one that any parent will understand, from them offering vital practical support with childcare as more than half of grandparents do while parents are at work, to the fun and interest they can bring to a grandchild's life by passing down the hobbies and habits they've picked up over the years. 

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