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Are grandparents used too much for childminding?

The struggle to find childcare is something often heard on this show. And if you manage to find i...

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12.36 29 Jul 2025


Are grandparents used too much for childminding?


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12.36 29 Jul 2025


The struggle to find childcare is something often heard on this show. And if you manage to find it, the cost of it can be astronomical…

So, with many parents struggling to afford childcare, an army of grandparents have stepped up.

But, are we too reliant on grandparents to plug the gaps?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Katie Makk from the Opinions Matter podcast, Averil Sheenan from Care-a-lot Childcare in Cork and listeners.


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