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Grandma’s attempts to keep up with grandkids inspires outpouring of support
One worn-out granny, who found herself struggling to keep up with her energetic grandkids, embarked on a quest for advice to help her stay active and engaged.
Written by
Matthew Hart
Grandparenting
Gran worried about losing her ‘freedom’ to look after grandchildren
Gran worried about losing her ‘freedom’ to look after grandchildren
One soon-to-be grandmother has revealed that she's reluctant to give up her "freedom" to care for her new grandchild, despite being "thrilled" about the news.
Grandparenting
Tips on navigating grandparenthood for the first time
Tips on navigating grandparenthood for the first time
Over 60s give their best advice to those becoming a grandparent for the first time
Written by
Matthew Hart
Grandparenting
Grandparents share their favourite activities to entertain the grandkids
Grandparents share their favourite activities to entertain the grandkids
Whether it's baking cookies, playing board games, gardening, or sharing stories from their past, grandparents have an abundance of fun and engaging activities that can keep their grandkids entertained for hours.
Written by
Matthew Hart
Grandparenting
Grandma sparks lively debate after concern for grandkids’ phone fixation
Grandma sparks lively debate after concern for grandkids’ phone fixation
One concerned grandmother has sparked debate after revealing her grandchildren are "glued" to their electronic devices.
Grandparenting
Grandparents dish the dirt on their competitive in-laws
Grandparents dish the dirt on their competitive in-laws
From showing up unannounced to causing a fuss over who holds the baby first, it seems like some people never learn to share, no matter how old they are! Have your kid's in-laws ever overstepped?
Grandparenting
The best things about being a grandparent: As told by 13 actual grandparents
The best things about being a grandparent: As told by 13 actual grandparents
In celebration of Grandparents Day, Starts at 60 has handpicked quotes about the joys of grandparenting, submitted by our readers.
Written by
Ysabelle Alesna
Experts
How a strong core can help prevent balance issues
How a strong core can help prevent balance issues
5 key exercises to increase balance by building your core, as shared by expert Jane Kilkenny.
Written by
Jane Kilkenny
Hobbies
8 fun family games to bring joy to your world this Christmas
8 fun family games to bring joy to your world this Christmas
It just isn’t the holidays without a bit of Christmas cheer, and what better way to create those precious moments than with some festive competition.
Written by
Ysabelle Alesna
Food
Are new age ideas fundamentally changing the way we do Christmas?
Are new age ideas fundamentally changing the way we do Christmas?
Are new age ideas changing the way we do Christmas? We asked 5 ladies about their Christmas traditions to answer the age-old question; when does Christmas really begin?
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Andris Heks
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‘My first grandchild: I wondered if I would live long enough to experience the joy’
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Andris Heks
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