A Wider View at Household Size, Children’s Development
Why having more adults in the household is beneficial and exactly under what conditions. [Stephen Fontenot – MedicalXPress, 6 March 2024.] READ MORE
Grandparental support and maternal depression
Differences in maternal depression by grandparental characteristics are larger among separating than among non-separating mothers, particularly during the years before separation. [Niina [...]
More kids are living with their grandparents — Can safety net policy keep up?
Since 2000, the share of children in the U.S. living with at least one grandparent has increased by more than 36%, from 9.3% to 12.7%. [Elizabeth Link, Tara Watson, and Simran Kalkat – [...]
The Bank of Grandma and Grandad
Saga surveyed 1,000 grandparents aged 65 and above, as well as 1,005 grandchildren aged 18-40, to understand how the UK feels about this type of intergenerational lending. [Saga, [...]
129. Grandparents’ contributions within and outside of the family
Grandparents provide instrumental care within many family units, yet much of this labor goes unrecognized and uncompensated by society.
The impact of grandparental involvement on men’s and women’s fertility intentions
Receiving grandparental support has a positive and significant impact on women’s but not on men’s fertility intentions. Furthermore, this impact remains positive after controlling for women’s [...]
Family Matters: Multigenerational Living Is on the Rise and Here to Stay
This study reveals multigenerational living nearly quadrupled in the past decade, with the pandemic playing a strong role. [OECD, March 2021.] DOWNLOAD STUDY