‘Grandparents are afraid to say no’: Navigating the politics of caring

‘Grandparents are afraid to say no’: Navigating the politics of caring

With more seniors working longer and families scattered to the winds, battle-lines are drawn between parents in need of support and grandparents unable to – or uninterested in – caring for their grandchildren.

U of A Researchers Uncover Unexpected Effects of Screen Time in

In contemporary American households, grandparents play an increasingly influential role in children’s lives, often stepping in as part-time caregivers. Amid ongoing concerns from parents about elevated screen time among children, recent research from the University of Arizona sheds light on how this dynamic unfolds specifically between grandparents and their grandchildren. The findings reveal that nearly fifty percent of the time children spend …

My Son Used Me for Free Childcare—So I Gave Him a Reality Check

Many grandparents cherish time with their grandchildren, but for one of our readers, that joy turned into an exhausting responsibility. What began as a relaxing vacation quickly shifted when her son joined the trip with his wife and kids in tow. Before long, it became painfully clear that she was expected to care for the children while the couple relaxed and enjoyed their time off.

Grandparents of 1-year-old refuse to pay allowance to her mom's family, insist on taking custody after their son's passing: 'It was honestly insulting'

Unplanned pregnancy might be a common occurrence, but that doesn't make its consequences any easier to deal with. While it could be argued that nobody is ever truly ready to become a parent, there are definitely circumstances in which it is a lot more difficult and where unforeseen events can conspire to make the whole thing even harder. This is especially true of surprise babies born to younger parents. It is often the case that other relatives…

The pharmaceutical unionist and candidate for the party “Plural Movement”, Marcelo Peretta, continues his campaign tours with axis in the retirees. “Just as in 2023 Milei convinced the young people and the young people convinced their grandparents, this time it will be the other way around. Grandparents will convince their grandchildren to vote for Peretta,” he said. The general secretary of the union that nucleates the Pharmacists and Biochemis…