A Grandparents' Gift: The Comfort of Belonging

A Christmas Gift Only Grandparents Can Give

December 18, 20251 min read

Introduction

What children remember long after Christmas morning isn’t always the toys or presents — it’s the feeling of being known, loved, and included.

In this video, I’m sharing three simple Christmas traditions grandparents can begin this year to help their grandkids feel a deep sense of belonging — even when distance makes being together hard.

Whether you’re celebrating with your grandchildren in person or loving them from afar, these traditions focus on connection, consistency, and presence, not perfection.

In this video, you’ll discover:

🎄 A meaningful, last-minute Christmas idea using any children’s book
📘 A simple story tradition that builds A emotional security year after year
💝 A gentle ending ritual that helps grandkids feel safe, seen, and remembered

These ideas are especially helpful for:

🌟 Long-distance grandparents
🌟 Grandparents navigating FaceTime or video calls
🌟 Anyone who wants to build a strong emotional foundation with their grandkids

Christmas can be joyful — and it can also be tender.
If you’re holding space for your grandchildren this season, please know this: your presence matters more than you realize. 💫

Thank you for being here, and I hope this video encourages you as you create meaningful moments with your grandkids — near or far. ❤️

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Tammy H. Kersey is a children’s picture book author and virtual grandparenting cheerleader, focused on helping to foster connections between grandparents and their grandkids, particularly if there are lots of miles between them. Kersey’s Rascally Pup Learns & Grows series features rhyming picture books, ideal for ages 4 to 8. Devoted to encouraging active storytimes and language curiosity, each story incorporates an element to naturally encourage activity, or lots of questions. The action is centered around a lively pup who is learning something new in each story. Kids can relate because he is learning through everyday experiences, just like they do!

Tammy H. Kersey

Tammy H. Kersey is a children’s picture book author and virtual grandparenting cheerleader, focused on helping to foster connections between grandparents and their grandkids, particularly if there are lots of miles between them. Kersey’s Rascally Pup Learns & Grows series features rhyming picture books, ideal for ages 4 to 8. Devoted to encouraging active storytimes and language curiosity, each story incorporates an element to naturally encourage activity, or lots of questions. The action is centered around a lively pup who is learning something new in each story. Kids can relate because he is learning through everyday experiences, just like they do!

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