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9 out of 10 grandparents are becoming tech savvy to fight 'family FOMO' and loneliness

Over half of grandparents feel distant from their grandchildren ’ s lives… … But nine out of ten grandparents are embracing tech to fight family FOMO

In a poll of UK grandparents, over half (53%) revealed that they feel distant from what’s going on in their grandchildren’s lives.Sadly, this translates into feelings of loneliness, with nearly two fifths (39%) of grandparents confirming they...

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From Grandparent to Great Friend - It’s Good to Talk

New research from Ambassador Cruise Line suggests that Brits could be better at showing their appreciation for their grandparents and all that they do for the family unit
  • Almost half of Brits don’t see their grandparents regularly - do people need to re-prioritise their time to show their appreciation?
  • Grandparents open to sharing everything you always wanted to know (but
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2/3 of people will not sell these popular toys despite income potential

UK survey data shows that 47% of parents and grandparents said they have no intention of selling their loved toys . 65% are planning to pass them on to their children and grandchildren. Despite the potential of additional income to offset rising living costs, most people would rather save their old valuable toys to pass down to future generations.

Marg Randles, Co-founder of Busy...

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Four Reasons You Need to Get Your Kids Into Gardening This Summer

Are you tearing your hair out at the idea of keeping your rambunctious little ones entertained this summer?

You might have signed them up for activity clubs or planned days out to theme parks, but these costs can quickly add up. And it’s hard to tire them out enough for a good night sleep at home.

But there is a solution. Have you tried getting them into gardening?

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How grandparents can help their grandchildren learn to speak

Almost two thirds of all grandparents regularly look after their grandchildren. The rise in single working parents, both parents in the family having to work, and the cost of childcare has led to an increase in the number of children being cared for by their grandparents — a figure which now stands at a staggering 82%*. Looking after young children for such an extensive amount of time during...

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