Introduction

How do we create belonging for our grandkids — even when we can’t be in the same room?
📚 Storytime.

In this video, I’m sharing a memory from my own grandmother, the woman who first taught me how powerful it is when a child feels seen. Her stories didn’t just entertain me — they made me feel valued, included, and connected.

That same sense of belonging is woven into the first book in my Rascally Pup Learns & Grows series, What the Dickens?!?!: The Tale of a Rascally Pup where:
🧓 One prim-and-proper Grandma…
🐶 Plus one mischievous new pup…
😂 And a hilarious battle over a handkerchief…
🎯 Turns into a sweet story of acceptance, cooperation, and love.

But here’s the best part:
You can create these action and belonging moments too — even over Zoom.

In this video, I’ll show you:

✅ How storytime builds deep belonging
✅ Why inviting kids to participate builds confidence
✅ How built-in action keeps little ones engaged
✅ Plus a bonus no-prep, easy way to involve kids in any story and keep them listening to the very end

If you want help making your video-call storytimes more fun, more connected, and more memorable…

👉 Download my free guide, The Storytime Shortcut: 5 secrets for keeping grandkids engaged & begging for more — even over Zoom. Find it here.

🐾 Want access to the story referenced in the video? Books and Bundles with Grandma & Me Activity Kits paired to the stories are available here.

Because no matter the miles, you can still be part of their story.

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A Grandparents' Gift: The Comfort of Belonging

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