Why FaceTime Alone Isn’t Enough—And What to Do Instead

Why FaceTime Alone Isn’t Enough—And What to Do Instead

October 29, 20251 min read

Introduction

You hang up after FaceTiming your grandkids… and there’s still a big hole in your heart, right? You saw their smiles, heard their giggles—but somehow, it still feels like something’s missing.

You’re not alone. Every long-distance grandparent says the same thing: “We FaceTime every week… but I still wish we felt closer.”

That’s exactly why I made this week’s brand-new YouTube video: 🎥 “Why FaceTime Alone Isn’t Enough—And What to Do Instead.”

In it, I share:

✅ The 5 surprising reasons why FaceTime isn’t helping you bond as deeply as you’d like. ✅ And 12 heartwarming ways to turn those quick calls into meaningful moments—the kind your grandkids will remember forever.

From Storytime Jars and FaceTime Fun Kits to a Family Story Channel, these ideas will help you stop counting the miles and start making memories. You’ll walk away feeling inspired, equipped, and full of new ideas to bring your storytimes (and your love!) to life—even from afar.

Let’s turn your calls into connection time—and make every storytime the highlight of their week.

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Why FaceTime Alone Isn’t Enough—And What to Do Instead

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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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