Virtual Grandma: A How-To Guide on 'Virtually Connecting' with Little Ones Up to Age Five Using Facetime, Skype, and Other Apps. for Gr, Paperback/Alison Hillhouse

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Contributor(s):Author: Alison Hillhouse Culture and trends researcher Alison Hillhouse presents a fun new guide to using video-chat applications to become a "virtual grandma." Whether you want to connect with your grandchildren or other little ones far away, you'll discover a wide range of virtual activities and other special ways to interact and engage. In Virtual Grandma, Hillhouse shares the secrets to engaging and connecting with fidgety little ones over video-chat, with activities like... Taking them on "virtual tours" of your house, including the toy box Making simple, narrated videos of "Preschooler Passion Points," like trash collection day Getting a little one to "virtually feed" you during mealtimes Leading a basic toddler-friendly cooking lesson Virtual Grandma is the perfect new grandma gift - order one for your next baby shower Hillhouse structures her guide based on the age of your loved one. She provides tips on how to connect with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, as each age group responds differently to virtual communication. Hillhouse was inspired by her mother, "Gaga," to write this simple guide. She uses Gaga's adventures in technology with grandson Charlie to share practical and tested ideas, also crowdsourcing from grandparents, aunts, and uncles across the country. Hillhouse helps you tailor your interactions to truly connect with the little ones in your life.