Some even reported having never used video chatting platforms prior to the pandemic.
Only 14% said they did not video chat with their grandchild.
A heartwarming 82% of grandparents said they enjoy video chats with the youngest generation very much.
FaceTime and Zoom sessions, however, did not have to last long to be meaningful.
Parents roles are key not only in logging on, but also as facilitators.
Grandparents are particularly interested in how to stay involved as the child grows.
(FaceTime was by far the most used platform, with 56% of respondents relying on it.
Zoom was a distant second at 13%.)
More frustrating than navigating the digital tools is being reminded of the physical separation.
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