A Simple First-Day-of-School Video for Grandma

The first day of school is usually a little chaotic.

You are trying to get everyone dressed, find the missing shoe, take one decent photo, and get out the door on time. If your child has grandparents who live far away, it is easy to send that photo and call it a day.

But take another 30 seconds and record a short video too.

It does not need to be cute or polished. Just ask a couple questions while they are standing there with their backpack on.

• What grade are you starting?
• Are you excited, nervous, or both?
• What are you looking forward to today?
• Is there anything you want to tell Grandma or Grandpa?

Then get a quick wave before you leave.

That is it.

Years from now, the photo will still be nice. But the video will have their voice, their little expressions, and all the parts of that morning you will forget.

A message to send with it

You can send it in a text or family group chat. If you have one person you especially wish could have been there, send it directly to them too.

I’m a dad in Florida, and my mom lives out of state. I built Tinfle because I kept sending her videos of my kids and wishing I could see her face when she watched them.

With Tinfle, you send a private video link. They can watch it in their browser, and if they want to, they can choose to send their reaction back. They do not need an app or an account, and nothing is shared publicly.

But honestly, the important part is just sending the video.

Do not wait until you have time to make the perfect one. Send the slightly rushed, real version from the driveway.