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15 Simple Videos to Send a Grandparent Who Lives Far Away

If you have kids and family who live far away, you probably have a lot of little videos sitting on your phone.

You meant to send them. Then the day got busy, another week went by, and suddenly the video of your kid telling a joke from three months ago is still in your camera roll.

The good news is that grandparents usually do not need a big milestone. They like the regular stuff too.

Here are a few easy videos to send when you are not sure what to share.

  1. A quick school update
    Ask, “What was the best part of your day?”
  2. The joke they are currently obsessed with
    It does not have to be funny to anyone else.
  3. A tour of their room
    Let them show off a drawing, a new toy, or the fort they made.
  4. A new skill
    Riding a bike, tying shoes, reading, cooking, or pouring their own cereal.
  5. A pet update
    Grandparents usually want to see the dog, cat, fish, or lizard too.
  6. A walk outside
    Let them point out a bug, a flower, a puddle, or their favorite tree.
  7. A dinner report
    “I had spaghetti, but I did not eat the broccoli.”
  8. Something they made
    A school project, Lego creation, bracelet, card, or drawing.
  9. A question for Grandma or Grandpa
    “What was your favorite subject?”
    “Did you have a pet when you were little?”
    “What did you want to be when you grew up?”
  10. A song or dance
    Especially if they made it up themselves.
  11. The outfit they picked
    Whether it matches is beside the point.
  12. A bedtime goodnight
    A sleepy “Love you, goodnight” can make someone’s whole week.
  13. A family recipe
    Let them help stir, taste, or explain what is happening in the kitchen.
  14. A normal Saturday morning
    Pancakes, cartoons, messy hair, all of it.
  15. Nothing in particular
    Sometimes the best video is just 20 seconds of them being themselves.

You do not have to make every video special. The small things are often what people miss most when they live far away.

A simple message is enough:

Thought you’d like this little bit of our day.

I made Tinfle because I kept sending videos of my kids to my mom and wishing I could see her face when she watched them. With Tinfle, you can send one private video link. The person watching does not need an app or account, and they can decide whether they want to send a reaction back.

But whether you use Tinfle or just hit send in a text, do not overthink it.

Pick one video from your phone today and send it to someone who would be happy to get it.