why kids need
GRANDPARENTS
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hey go by many names and are important people in your child’s life. Whether it’s their Grandma, Papa, Gigi, Granny or Gramps, it’s important for your children to establish and maintain a close bond with their grandparents. Grandparents play a key role in the lives of children. They are positive role models, help kids develop problem solving skills and can become a stabilizing force for young people during times of trauma, such as divorce or the loss of a parent. Spending time with grandchildren is just as beneficial to grandparents, too. A study by the U.S. National Library of Medicine found that women who spend just one day a week taking care of their grandchildren have the highest cognitive performance among their peers. Another study from Boston College says, “An emotionally close relationship between grandparent and grandchild is associated with fewer symptoms of depression for both generations.”
30 september 2021 kcparent.com
