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"As grandparents we are free just to love them"

An interesting new report has shown that Grandmothers may be more connected to their grandchildren than to their own offspring. 

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13.57 22 Nov 2021


"As grandparents we are free just to love them"


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13.57 22 Nov 2021


An interesting new report has shown that Grandmothers may be more connected to their grandchildren than to their own offspring. The study shows that a woman’s brain reacts more empathetic when looking at pictures of their grandchildren. Clare chats to Former Senator Mary O’Rourke & hears from listeners

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