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Neat ideas on how to video chat with your grandkids

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neil

If you enjoy talking with your grandchildren on the phone, you will love video chatting even more! It’s video conferencing software you run on your computer that lets you talk with and see your family. It’s just like in the Jetsons cartoon—live audio and video.

What could be worth more than seeing the grin on your grandchild’s face when they see you talking with them on the screen? They’ll be proud to show you how much they’ve grown and to show off their first missing tooth. Even grandbabies will respond to your voice and smiling countenance.

Somethings are just better communicated face to face, where you can see expressions and gestures. Compared to letters, email and even telephone calls, video calls can make conversations much more interesting and intimate. You’ll have more to talk about, and your grandkids will more easily remember you or your face.

If you want other ideas for great games you can play with your grandkids when they are with you check out Fun & Educational Games to Play with Your Grandchildren

Now watch this video from another cool grandpa like me all about video chat. It’s full of examples and neat ideas for you!

neil

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