
Grandparents are the among the best humans in the world – fact. Whether it’s their knack for storytelling, swooping in with love and spoils for the grandkids or their built-in babysitting qualities, it’s hard to imagine where we’d be without them.
No, seriously, they're a proven fundamental in family dynamics: one study found Grandparents are likely to live for longer if their children have kids later in life, while another suggested mothers are less likely to struggle with their mental health if their kids’ grandparents live close by.