We moved abroad when our kids were 5 and 7. Keeping them close to their grandparents became a priority.

The author moved from the US to London with her kids. Courtesy of the author We moved to London when our kids were 5 and 7. We prioritized visits and traveled around Europe with their grandparents. Living far apart didn't weaken their relationships — in some ways, it strengthened them. We had just moved to New Jersey when we learned that we would have to move to London for my husband's job. Our children, aged 5 and 7, were the much-adored only grandchildren of my in-laws, who were retired ...