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💥 A new year doesn’t automatically bring more connection — especially for long-distance grandparents.

If you’ve ever ended a call wondering “Did that really matter?” or “Am I doing this right?” — you’re not alone. 🙏

Love isn’t the problem.
Not knowing how to create meaningful, engaging connection from afar usually is. 💜

That’s why I created a free guide for grandparents who want storytime to feel easier, more natural, and something their grandkids actually look forward to. 🙌

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One Thing That Actually Works!

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INTRODUCTION

There is one thing that actually works…and it’s probably not what you think. If you’re a grandparent loving from a distance, this is for you.

As we head into a new year, I know a lot of grandparents are quietly hoping something like this:

“Maybe this year will feel different.”

Especially if you’re loving your grandkids from a distance.

The holidays are over.
The decorations are coming down.
And for many grandparents, the distance suddenly feels… louder.

THE PAIN: IS IT THE DISTANCE?

If that’s you, I want you to know — you’re so not alone in that feeling.

Here’s something I have come to realize being a long-distance grandparent: the hardest part usually isn’t the distance itself.

It’s the uncertainty.Not knowing when it’s okay to call; how long it’s okay to stay on; whether I’ll be interrupting; or if my grandkids even really notice when I’m not there.

If you let this uncertainty get in your way, calls can start to feel awkward. Video chats can feel chaotic. And sometimes it feels easier to just… wait.

But waiting is heavy.

Because love doesn’t go away — it just doesn’t always know when or where to land.

THE JANUARY TRUTH

With all the annual hype about the New Year…making resolutions doesn’t automatically promise more connection.

January can actually be one of the loneliest months for grandparents.

The holiday excitement is gone.
Schedules return.
And relationships slip back into that hit-or-miss rhythm.

And here’s the part I want to say gently but honestly:

Love alone doesn’t keep relationships close over time.
Consistency does.

And consistency requires effort and attention.

STORY + LEGACY

For me, the strongest connections in my life weren’t built through conversation.

They were built through stories.

Some of my most lasting memories come from listening to my grandmother tell stories — not just reading words, but sharing moments.

Stories gave us a rhythm; a reason to gather; and a feeling of belonging.

And that’s why I see storytime as such a natural way to create that bond with your grandkids — especially across distance.

Storytime gives you a clear role.
You’re not just calling to chat.
You’re showing up as their storyteller.

There’s something special in that…and it matters.

FREE RESOURCE AVAILABLE

Before we dive in any further, I want you to know — if you’re a grandparent seeking ways to create a stronger bond with your grandkids despite lots of miles between you, this conversation is for you.

And later in this video, I’ll share a free resource that helps make virtual storytime feel easier and more meaningful — especially if you’ve ever wondered, ‘Am I doing this right?’

First let’s talk a bit about what really may be causing the lack of closeness that you’re feeling.

THE COST OF STAYING PASSIVE

Here’s the part many grandparents don’t like to think about — but it’s important.

What slowly creates distance in relationships isn’t miles.

It’s inconsistency.

If you pair that with how quickly kids grow and change….
What works at age four doesn’t work at seven.
And if you don’t have a steady rhythm, connection can quietly fade — even when love is strong.

Not because anyone did anything wrong.
But because there wasn’t a dependable way to stay emotionally present.

And that’s not something you should have to figure out on your own.

SOLUTION + CLOSING

If you don’t want another year of guessing —
another year of hit-or-miss calls —
another year of hoping closeness just happens —

You don’t need to overhaul everything.

You just need a better starting point while they’re little.

I’ve created a free Storytime Connection Plan, it’s my Storytime Shortcut: 5 Secrets to Have Your Grandkids Begging for More…Even Over Zoom. It’s meant to specifically help grandparents feel more confident and connected through stories — even from miles away.

I’ve included a link below if you’re interested.
It’s there whenever you’re ready.

And whether you download it or not, I want you to remember this:

Wherever you are on the path to developing those precious relationships is OKAY.
You matter deeply in your grandchildrens’ lives.
And you are very much part of their story.

If this has been helpful, I hope you will also like and subscribe to my channel. You can also follow me on FaceBook or Instagram at @TammyKerseyStories.

Just remember, no matter where you are, to your grandkids’ your presence matters more than you realize.

Here's the link to the free resource: https://tammykersey.com/shortcut-landing