The Washington Post (5/29, Cimons) reported that “these are tough times for anyone with family members of any age living apart from them, even in the same city.
But it’s especially difficult for grandparents at a distance who want to maintain a strong bond with their grandchildren.” According to the Post, “research suggests that this relationship is deeply significant for many of America’s 70 million grandparents, not just because grandparents often help their grandkids financially, but because they share their wisdom and guidance.”.