New research has highlighted the importance of children having a good relationship with their grandparents, showing that kids who do tend to have less behavioural and emotional problems.
Many families understand the practical importance of having a good, strong bond with their children's grandparents. For one, they offer invaluable help with childcare. Especially ahead of the implementation of the 30 hours free childcare scheme and for those struggling to manage their time around the meagre 15 hours of free childcare most families currently get, sending the kids to grandma and granddad's is invaluable - though many grandparents say they're now too busy to look after their grandkids.
