5 Ways to Keep Your Child Close to Grandparents

How do I approach children with family, especially to Grandpa and Grandma? Both are arguably the closest people to Mom and Dad. Of course, it is very important that Little is close to them. This has also been a concern of mine, Mom, especially Grandpa and Grandma Little do not live with us as a family. Whereas according to a friend who works as a psychologist, strong relationships between families can support the development of emotional intelligence of the small, especially in interacting with his friends, you know. My friend also gave some tips to make our child get more closer to the Grandpa and Grandma. Here are tips that you can apply also at home.

1. Routine Communication Through Phone

Often busy work and dense day-to-day activities are the reasons for delaying visiting Grandpa's grandparents. Well, to overcome it, Mother can take advantage of technology tools, Mom, for example communicate via video call or phone if the Small can not meet directly with his grandparents. This communication is good done regularly, Mom. For example, Little is taking enough time to chat with Grandpa-Grandma at least twice a week. It could also be the most effective way if Grandpa and Grandma live outside the town, Mom.

2. Routine Visiting Grandfather's House

If Mom and Dad have free time, take a moment to invite the Little visit directly to Grandpa's grandmother's house, yuk. If possible, occasionally make time for Little to stay with her Grandparents, ma'am. It can not be denied that familial bonds will be more easily formed if the Small often interact directly with the Grandparent. Adjust the time of the visit with the schedule of Father-Mother and Grandmother. Make a visit at least twice a month, Mom.

3. Create a Special Activity with the Little One

Does the Grandparent have a particular hobby? If so, try to involve the Little in the hobby, ma'am. For example the grandmother has a hobby of cooking, invite the Little to help her grandmother while cooking. Another example, if the grandfather loves gardening, encourages the Little to try gardening while playing in the park. Mother and Father can also follow, so that the Small more spirit to participate. Or on the other hand, take Grandpa to try what the Little thing to do. That way, the Little can feel cared for and appreciated. It can hone the child's emotional intelligence, Mom.

4. Stories about Grandparents

Do you usually tell a fairy tale to your little one as a bedtime lover? Well, the story does not need to be fixed on a fairy tale only. Mom can occasionally insert a life story about Grandpa. That way, the Little can be more familiar with the figure of Grandfather and his grandmother, ma'am.

5. Display Photo of Grandparents at Home

If you have a picture of Grandfather, display the photo in the living room or the Little room. If possible, try to find a photo of the little one in it, Mom. In this way, he will continue to remember with his grandfather's face.

Closer child with family was not as difficult as you imagine yes. But it takes the commitment of Mom and Dad to create moments togetherness of the Little with Grandparents. Moreover, if the Little and the Grandparents live far apart. Hope this article can help, yes!

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