DoubleScoop fosters an instant connection and creates a private way for kids to exchange pictures, video messages, even drawings with their grandparents. If the elders have a PC or mobile device using iOS, sign-up is simple, just requiring an email address.

Rest easy: all contacts that are added to the network require parental authorization, which ensures that your kids' contacts are vetted. 

There are many things I like about this, the primary one being the app's privacy features. Unlike social networking sites, communication is completely self-contained and archived so a running log of dialogue is captured. Perfect for when you want to revisit that sage piece of grandfatherly advice from the last birthday call. I also really like that there is no spam, no ads, or anything fishy that kids could inadvertently click on. 

Older kids with their own mobile phones or PCs can use this as a direct way to communicate with the grandparents and those who are younger can get a little help using it on mom or dad's device.

In fact anyone in the family can join the "network," but I have a feeling your kids will love having a special place for just chatting with the grandparents. -Jeana