Being a Grandparent During a Pandemic GrandkidsMatter conducted a survey of grandparenting during the pandemic. Forty two percent of grandparents said their relationship stayed the same; 31 percent said it became stronger; while 27 percent reported that it became weaker. Is there a playbook for grandparenting during a pandemic? We seem to be writing a new one. I know this personally, having three kids with six grandchildren, all long distances away. I discuss being a grandparent during a pandemic. According to the study, physical health, mental outlook, and emotional state impacted the answers. The “became weaker” group scored lower in...

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