When Storytime with the Grandkids Doesn't Go as Planned

When Storytime Doesn't Go as Planned

November 11, 20251 min read

Introduction

Ever had a storytime with your grandkids that didn’t quite go as planned? 😅


Maybe the Wi-Fi froze mid-sentence, your grandchild wandered off, or your dog decided to make a surprise cameo!

If you’re a long-distance grandparent who misses your grandkids and wants to stay close — even from miles away — you’re in the right place.

In this episode of Real Life Storytime, I’m sharing a funny, heartfelt look at what really happens when storytime goes sideways… and how those imperfect moments can actually strengthen your bond.

💜 You’ll learn:
✅ How to turn chaos into connection (even when everything goes wrong)
✅ Simple storytime tips that work over Zoom, FaceTime, or video call
✅ Why your grandkids remember the real moments — not the perfect ones

Because the truth is: it’s not about the book… it’s about the bond.

🎥 Watch, laugh, and discover how to make every storytime — even the messy ones — a memory your grandkids will treasure.

👇 Subscribe for more:
Every week, I share real, relatable ways for you, as a long-distance grandparent to connect with your grandkids through storytelling, laughter, and love.

📘 Want more ideas?
Grab my free guide: “The Storytime Shortcut! 5 Secrets to Have Your Grandkids Begging for More–Even Over Zoom!”
You can find it here: 👉
https://tammykersey.com/shortcut


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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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