Grandparenting Grandparents have a vital role to play in family life. They can be a source of wisdom and stability and provide families with a sense of who they are.
Grandparents can have many roles in the lives of their children and grandchildren.
They can be supporters, advisers, babysitters, mediators, friends and listeners. The way we see grandparents has changed in the past 30 years. These days grandparents live longer and healthier lives. They are active well into their senior years. Whether you are in close contact with your parents or not, it is worth considering the benefits of getting your family more involved with their grandparents.