When generations of a family are spread across countries and continents, it changes everything – relationships, roles, identity and connection. Being a Distance Grandchild explores what it means to grow up away from grandparents and extended family, giving voice to those who live between homes, cultures and time zones.

CraftedWritten with insight, warmth, and purpose, this book, written by a New Zealander, is part of a series dedicated to building empathy across the generations of globally scattered families. It helps grandparents, parents and grandchildren understand each other’s realities – sometimes obvious, often subtle and frequently unspoken.

Educators, counsellors, HR professionals, military personnel, NGOs, diplomatic staff, missionary organisations, government agencies, and relocation experts – anyone working in global mobility – will also find valuable perspective in these pages. Because behind every international move is a network of family ties that need care and understanding.

With knowledge comes understanding…
With understanding comes empathy…
And empathy is a good thing for Distance Families.