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    2 min read 4 stepsApril 8, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Use Social Media to Stay Connected with Grandkids

    See photos, share messages, and video call your grandchildren using the apps they already use.

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    Category
    Social Media
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    2 min read
    Steps
    4
    Topics covered
    grandparents
    family
    social-media
    connection
    beginner

    In this guide (4 steps):

    1. 1.Ask which apps they use
    2. 2.Share photos on Facebook or Instagram
    3. 3.Use group messaging
    4. 4.Video call regularly
    1

    Ask which apps they use

    ~16s
    Different age groups use different apps. Teens and young adults are most active on Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. Adults tend to use Facebook and Instagram. The key is to be where they are — not the other way around. Ask your grandchild which app they prefer.
    2

    Share photos on Facebook or Instagram

    ~16s
    Both Facebook and Instagram make it easy to share photos and see what family members post. Create an account on whichever your family uses. Follow or friend your grandchildren. Like and comment on their posts. They notice and appreciate it more than you think.
    3

    Use group messaging

    ~15s
    Create a family group chat on iMessage (iPhone), WhatsApp, or Facebook Messenger. This is a great way to share daily updates, photos, and quick messages with the whole family at once. Ask a family member to help set up the group and add everyone.
    4

    Video call regularly

    ~23s
    FaceTime (Apple), Google Meet, or WhatsApp Video are all free and easy. Schedule a regular "Sunday video call" or similar routine. Seeing faces and hearing voices is much more connecting than text messages. Even 10 minutes makes a difference.

    Quick Tip

    If your grandchildren are young, try playing simple games during video calls — hold up drawings, play "I Spy," or read a story together. It makes the call more engaging for kids.

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    Official Resources

    Facebook Help CenterAARP Social Media GuideFTC — Social Media Safety

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