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The Modern Grandparent - childcare responsibilities and long-distance love

From easing financial woes to forming close relationships, modern grandparents are playing a vita...

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18.20 13 Jun 2019


The Modern Grandparent - childcare responsibilities and long-distance love


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From easing financial woes to forming close relationships, modern grandparents are playing a vital role in raising the next generation.

We question Chartered Psychologist, Peadar Maxwell, about the negotiation of intergenerational childcare, while Broadcaster and Journalist Barbara Scully tells us about her role as a long-distance Nana. 


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