Within Heart's Reach Hundreds of Fun Ways to Stay Close Across - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0966201639 ISBN 13: 9780966201635

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Within Heart's Reach is a unique book written to help separated loved ones who want to maintain a strong, meaningful relationship to remain within heart's reach even if they can't often be together. Whether it's a few hundred miles, a few thousand or half way around the world, today's mobile society often results in ongoing separation throughout the life cycle.

This book is for all types of adult, child relationships long distance grandparents, a parent separated from a child because of a military tour of duty or divorce; an aunt or uncle living in a different city than their niece or nephew; a close family friend or a child's godparent separated from their special child. The most prevalent separation is that of grandparent and grandchild. To make separation all the more unbearable, most grandparents have an intense need to have a special "closeness" with their grandchildren. When distance prevents frequent visits, grandparents and grandchildren alike, need to find creative ways to enhance their relationship.

All of the ideas in this book come from real people. Ideas that have worked for them throughout their lives. References to "grandparents" and "grandchildren" have been used throughout the book for continuity. Because this book is for adults to use to stay in touch with the children they love as well as for children to keep in touch with adults, chapters and references include activities for both. Practical ideas and many activities that can be done throughout the year are provided. Activities represent variety in cost, time required for completion, age-levels and abilities. Some activities require advance planning and are ongoing throughout the year. Others require little planning and are completed easily.

Chapters provide suggestions for various holidays, birthdays, vacations, school events, and so much more. There is even a chapter entitled My Favorite Memory Makers so that a personal touch can be added, especially if sending the book to a loved one.

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Gail Lindsay and Nancy Lindsay-Sayre are a mother/daughter writing team. Gail holds a master's degree in education and has been a home economics teacher for 30 years. She is a wife, mother and grandmother and lives in Ohio. Nancy Lindsay-Sayre has a bachelor's degree in journalism and has been writing since 1984. She is a wife and mother and resides in Southern California. Lindsay and Lindsay-Sayre began collaborating on this book as a way to help themselves and others stay within heart's reach, even across the miles.

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Within Heart's Reach was written for adults and children. Ideas and activities included are from real people. People who don't get to see their loved ones often, but who have found very special ways to build relationships across the miles. Special ways to be closer not in proximity, but in heart and mind.

From writing letters in a secret code known only to a child, to reading a favorite story on tape, to celebrating a wonderful grade card adults can touch children's lives in so many lasting and meaningful ways. Within Heart's Reach includes things you can do when you are together to prepare for the times when you must be apart. It helps turn everyday happenings into special and treasured experiences. And, this book gives children so many fun and easy ways to touch the hearts of the adults they love.

Some activities center around holidays, birthdays and special life events. Many don't require a special occasion. All are sure to create cherished memories. Take a look inside. You won't be disappointed. You can take this book home today and get started. It's just as easy as that!

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From the "Everyday Memory Makers" chapter:
Write a letter in a secret code only you and your grandchild know. It can be as simple as 1 = A and 26 = Z.

Subscribe to duplicate catalogs so you and your child can shop together over the telephone.

From the "Special Life Events" chapter:
Write a letter to your grandchild on the day she is born. Save the letter. Add to it or write new letters on other special occasions or when you feel you have something memorable to say. Save the letters until she is old enough to appreciate them.

Plant a "birth"day tree for the child at your house and have the child's parents plant one at theirs.

From the "School" chapter:
Send the child an item to take for Show and Tell.

Become a "homework partner." From parents or teachers, learn about an upcoming project the child will be responsible for completing. Help with the research, find maps, photographs, or whatever might be necessary or helpful to the child. Or, just volunteer to be a proofreader. He can fax or e-mail you his project and then you can phone him to give your input.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0966201639
• ISBN 13: 9780966201635
• Einband: Taschenbuch
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