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To be published in 2024

When I conducted research for my masters and Being a Distance Grandparent I found a sprinkling of academic commentary discussing the nature of distance grandparent’s relationships with their geographically separated grandchildren.
In reverse, even less formal scholarship exists from the grandchild’s perspective.
As I work on this book I'm asking the research question, "How is it (or how was it) being a Distance Grandchild?" 
​To the best of my knowledge, Being a Distance Grandchild - reflections, legacies & insights will break new ground. 

Helen Ellis
Read an article about the writing process here
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​Distance Grandchildren can be 1 day old, 1 year old and 51 years old.
Some left their ‘home country’ as children, teenagers or adults.
Others were born overseas and have never lived in the country of their grandparents. Sometimes they speak different languages.
While others used to be a distance grandchild but have since returned ‘home’, or their grandparents have passed.
​Each set of circumstances is different.

What is YOUR Distance Grandchild story?

I'd love to hear from Distance Grandchildren (past & present) of all ages. 
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Let's connect.  Please email me.  HE
I am SO glad you are doing this book.
Dr ​Laura Anderson, Clinical Psychologist, Podcaster, 
​"Thinking and reflecting as an adult on a few simple questions about 'how it was' being a distance grandchild was an enlightening and rewarding exercise. I am delighted Helen is writing her book and it was a pleasure to be involved." 
Joyce Agee, Author of 'The Newcomer's Dictionary'
Born in U.S.A., now living in Australia
Having been both a distance grandchild and a ‘home’ grandchild, I feel all of those relationships are very unique. Helen has a great way of articulating how personal and yet relevant to many these experiences are. 
Kayley B (22 years)
Born in Scotland, raised in New Zealand & now living in Edinburgh
Your research questions about 'Being a Distance Grandchild' were helpful, Helen. They helped me to get thinking. I was reading them, making notes and getting the juices flowing for our interview chat.
(a few weeks later)
I wanted to tell you I was thinking about you this week as my grandfather has come to Serbia to visit. He is the husband of the grandmother I wrote the article about. He is still a world-traveller at 88 years old. He is currently traveling around the world to visit all of his relatives and friends. He likes to do that once a year. This trip, he has come to Belgrade to see me again and to meet his great-granddaughter! What a blessing!

I thought you would enjoy hearing that our distance grandfather/granddaughter relationship is still going strong even as I am an adult and he is in his old age. 
Alexa
New parent, American passport holder ATCK living in Serbia
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I have dug into some pretty deep, packed-away memories, some funny and others that made my eyes leak!
​Geraldine R, Nurse & grandma, New Zealand
I have never actually spoke about it... I have never gone into depth about it...I am excited to speak about Being a Distance Grandchild."
Tarryn Vogels, 22yrs, Advertising Student & Social Media Support, Australia
I was in my thirties when I first moved abroad, and one of my grandmothers was still alive. The different time zones and dissimilar seasons fascinated her while living in South East Asia. She loved tropical flowers originally from countries afar, so I would specifically offer her those types of flowers for her birthday. With my children, I carry on my grandmother's tradition of handmade ravioli and tomato passata. A couple of staples in the Italian home cooked dishes. My grandmother's way of looking at the world, and Helen’s approach to Distance families relationships, helps me consider different perspectives now that  I try to foster the relationship between my children and my parents. 
Sara Coggiola, 
Cross-Cultural Trainer, Reinvention Facilitator, & Podcaster at Between Cultures
Italian expat living in Melbourne, Australia
​I am a distance grandparent and a sociologist. I loved your grandparent book [...] I'm also looking forward to your book about the grandchildren, as the teen years are so hard to maintain connections with from a distance, and so much changes for them in those years. All the best. 
Jan Cameron, Sociologist
I loved your Buffet of Questions. There were things I hadn't thought about for years.
​Joyce Jenkins, Scholar, Intercultural Business Coach, facilitator and consultant & Distance Grandmother
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THANKS

Copyright Licensing New Zealand via their Partnership Fund partners with sector groups and individuals that are connecting to, or working with, diverse voices and communities on projects which align with their CLNZ Cultural Fund objectives.

Helen Ellis's book project, Being a Distance Grandchild, has been awarded a grant. Click here for more information.

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