STUART, Fla., Aug. 19, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of Grandparents Day (Sept. 7) and grandparents across the globe, Dr. Roger Schank, prominent educator, author, and most importantly a grandparent, introduces Grandparent Games (http://www.grandparentgames.com), a new way to connect remote grandparents with their loved ones.
Grandparent Games is a secure, protected Web site featuring user-friendly web-based video and voice connection. It's one of the ultimate Grandparents Day gifts as it's the only interactive resource that offers grandparents with grandchildren under the age of three a place to communicate online. Simple set up and navigation makes the site accessible to even those with limited computer skills.
According to a report by the AARP's Grandparent Information Center, one of the two major barriers that prevent grandparents from seeing their grandchildren is living too far away (45 percent). With Grandparents Day right around the corner, a membership to Grandparent Games is the ideal way to honor remote grandparents with one of the best Grandparents Day gifts of all -- the ability to connect with their grandchildren and play a primary role in their lives.
"In my case, my daughter and her grandparents were separated by countries," said Dr. Schank, creator of Grandparent Games. "Now, it's more than 30 years later and my grandson and I live on opposite ends of the East Coast. Wanting to interact and be a part of my grandson's life, I looked to the Internet and Grandparent Games was born."
Providing one-on-one time to "play" together, Grandparent Games offers grandparents of babies/infants a means to interactive through exciting animations, pictures, and sounds. Over time, it becomes a learning resource for young children as the grandparent directs the experience and becomes the teacher of fundamentals such as math, reading, and geography.
Grandparent Games is a safe, protected site. All user-provided information is sent over an https connection, ensuring the data is secure.
When asked what the best thing is about Grandparent Games, Dr. Schank said, "I am now a part of my grandson's life."
In recognition of Grandparents Day, new members who register during September will receive a free 30-day trial. Grandparents can then stay connected for $9.95 per month or $75 a year.
For more information visit http://www.grandparentgames.com. For more information about Grandparents Day visit www.grandparents-day.com.