A study published in Contemporary Economic Policy that analyzed U.S. data found that a substantial portion of grandparents with the lowest proportions of wealth in 1984–1989 are likely to have grandchildren who end up in ...
Economics & Business
Jul 22, 2022
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We're all familiar with the blissful image of grandma or grandpa playing snakes and ladders with their grandchild—or a large family sat round a table at Christmas over a game of Scrabble, Monopoly or Cluedo.
Social Sciences
Jun 16, 2022
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As parents struggle to juggle work and family commitments, early childhood education experts are encouraging Australians to acknowledge the important role of grandparents as critical caregivers in society.
Social Sciences
Jun 7, 2022
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A new study conducted at the University of Turku, Finland, does not support the assumption that grandparents would always participate more in a grandchild's life during difficult circumstances.
Social Sciences
Mar 3, 2022
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Talk about a rude awakening. Brood X cicadas are coming of age in world that is drastically altered from the one their ancestors knew.
Plants & Animals
May 10, 2021
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Grandparents often play an important role in childcare, but some are more involved than others, University of Canterbury Social Work Associate Professor Gretchen Perry has found.
Social Sciences
Apr 22, 2021
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Bioengineers are on the brink of developing artificial organisms that will open up new applications in medicine and industry. Beat Christen discusses their risks and benefits.
Biotechnology
Feb 17, 2020
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Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 is Grandparents Day. Many grandparents will receive loving cards, calls and emails from their grandchildren.
Social Sciences
Sep 8, 2017
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Uber's ride-hailing app is making it easier for its users to set up trips for seniors and others who may not know their way around a smartphone but still need help getting around town.
Software
Jun 27, 2017
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Kinship ties with parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles and other family members can offer financial, educational, and societal support to individuals of all cultures.
Social Sciences
Sep 30, 2016
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