An Indiana town is wooing new residents with on-demand grandparents
The small city of Greensburg, Ind., wants to grow, and is offering incentives for people to move in: cash, a YMCA membership — and grandparents on demand.
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Reader Tips: 9 Ways To Bring Joy And Care To Older People In The Pandemic
Write postcards on a weekly basis. Go for scenic drives. Schedule virtual TV time. Use family history as a topic for virtual lessons.
Too Little Or Too Much Time With The Kids? Grandparenting Is Tough In A Pandemic
Even as social restrictions ease in some spots, older adults remain extra-vulnerable to COVID-19. That means many families are facing hard choices — whether to hunker down together or apart.
How To Stay Healthy When Your Child, Spouse Or Roommate Has COVID-19
Sharing a home with someone who has COVID-19 raises your risk of catching the virus. But the sick person needs your support, as well as good hygiene skills. Try these "best practice" tips.
How Multigenerational Families Manage 'Social Distancing' Under One Roof
There can be emotional and financial strength in a close, multigenerational family, those who live with kids and grandparents say. Now they're finding ways to keep members safe and sane in a pandemic.
In 'Hey, Kiddo,' Jarrett Krosoczka Sketches Childhood, A Mom's Addiction
In 17 years, the author of the popular Lunch Lady children's series has published 38 books — but his latest stands out. The heartfelt graphic memoir tells the story of his childhood.
Alzheimer's Starts To Steal The Joy Of Being A Grandfather
When Greg O'Brien found out he'd be a grandfather, he was excited. He was also sad. His granddaughter, he knew, would never know the real him.
Some Chinese Grandparents Are Making Their Grandkids Fat
A new study shows that children in China who are mainly cared for by grandparents instead of Mom and Dad are twice as likely to be overweight — contributing to the country's obesity epidemic.