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Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse

Ever heard of 'Grandma brain'? Science reveals it's a thing - and it might be the reason we think grandparents love their grandkids more than their own children

A grandmother hugging her teenage granddaughter.

Science has revealed that 'grandma brain' is in fact a real thing and it might offer an explanation as to why we think grandparents love their grandchildren more than their actual kids. 

As a parent, it's lovely to watch kids bond with their grandparents. Whether you visit the grandparents once a month when you can fit it in around hectic family schedules (and you shouldn't feel guilty as just the once monthly visit can help grandparents live longer), or your kids regularly spend time with their grandparents as they offer to help with childcare and wrap-around care, it's heartwarming to see their relationship blossom. Especially considering new research has shown the incredibly young age most children loose touch with their grandparents. 

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