Grandma lives far away. In another city, another region. She can see her grandson only once a year when she comes for holidays. But distance is not a sentence. Even a thousand kilometers away, grandma can give a lot to her grandson. Love, knowledge, a sense of kinship, support. The main thing is to know how. We tell you about communication formats and what grandma can pass on from a distance. Love and a sense of security Regular video calls (Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp). The grandson sees grandma's face, hears her voice. It's not the same as a hug, but it creates an illusion of presence. Important: don't just talk about things, but also laugh, read bedtime stories (for the little ones). For schoolchildren — discuss movies, books. Grandma can become a "secret friend": "Call me when you're sad, I won't scold you." A sense of security: the child knows that there is someone who loves them unconditionally, even if the parents scold. This reduces anxiety. Family history Grandma is the keeper of the family. She knows how the ancestors lived, what traditions were. She can tell stories to her grandson, record them on a tape recorder, compile a family tree. She can pass on old photos (scan and send). This forms a child's identity: "I'm not alone, I'm part of something big." Tip: create an online album in Google Photos where grandma adds photos with comments. Education and hobbies Grandma is a teacher (possibly by education or by life). She can teach her grandson a foreign language, play the piano, draw through video lessons. Or simply share life hacks: "How to fix the remote control," "how to bake a pie." She can read the same books and then discuss them (an online book club). She can teach her grandson to knit, sew, make crafts — sending kits by mail. Even if grandma is not a teacher, she can help with homework (via Skype). Explain math or Russian. Financial support Money transfers (to the parents' card). Buying clothes, books, toys (through online stores with ... Read more