Plan a visit with parents or grandparents

The visits we mean to make, actually made.

Time with parents and grandparents is precious and easy to put off. Put the next visit on the calendar before you leave this one.

Tips

• Book the next one before you go. It’s easier to keep a plan than to make one.
• Share it with siblings. A family calendar shows who’s visiting when, so visits get spread out.
• Bring a project. Old photos, a recipe to cook together, or questions about the family story.
• Record a story. Ask about their first job, first car, or how they met. You’ll be glad you did.

Checklist

• Pick the dates
• Travel and where to stay
• Share with siblings on a family calendar
• A meal to cook together
• Old photos to look through
• Questions to ask
• Set the next visit

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