You've heard of helicopter parents. But what about helicopter grandparents? Experts say grandparents' anxiety can lead to ...

New research suggests that caring for grandchildren may help grandparents maintain memory and language skills as they age.

DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: Are there any programs that you can refer me to that financially help grandparents who are raising their grandkids? I’m raising two of my grandchildren and could use some help. DEAR ...

You want to swoop in, snuggle the baby and stock the fridge. You also don’t want to overstep accidentally. Today’s guidance has shifted significantly since many grandparents were in the thick of ...

'Grandfamilies' are real and thriving–just differently. Fact checked by Sari Hitchins A pilot program in Alabama called "Grandparents as Parents", founded by Keith Lowhorne, supports grandparents who ...

Grandparents who help care for grandkids performed better on memory and verbal tests in a recent study. Grandmothers in ...

PLAINS TWP. — The hottest topic at the region’s annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference Friday has been simmering for more than a decade — the state funding system that’s supposed to help ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — It takes a village to raise a child, and in Philadelphia, that village often includes grandparents. More than 15,000 kids in the city are being raised by their ...

Grandparents who are deeply loved by their grandchildren share key traits. They foster emotional closeness and understanding. Consistent time spent together builds strong bonds. Support offered in ...

Shelia Johnson with a photo of the three grandchildren she raised. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us ...

Kathy Coleman, the president of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Information Center of Louisiana, has firsthand experience with raising her own grandchildren, and she has dedicated her life to ...