THE HARDSHIPS AND JOYS OF GRANDPARENTS RAISING THEIR GRANDKIDS
THE HARDSHIPS AND JOYS OF GRANDPARENTS RAISING THEIR GRANDKIDS BY ANTHONY CIRILLO • January 2, 2020 • FAMILY There are nearly three million grandparents raising eight million grandchildren in the U.S. That has a cost in terms of time, money, and health. Our Caregiver Summit covers this topic in three sessions. In this article we explore what five leading Summit experts and others recommend to help grandparents take control and achieve balance. The Causes and the Consequences The opioid crisis has taken the brunt of the blame as many addicted parents simply can’t, won’t, or are prohibited from raising their kids....
