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Becoming a grandparent

The current social distancing measures are taking a particular toll on one grandmother from the UK. Source: Pexels.

Grandparenting

Grandmother shares heartbreak at not being able to hold grandson

"I just want to cry."

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Celebrity

Lauren Newton reveals she’s in hospital and hasn’t seen kids in five weeks

Lauren Newton reveals she’s in hospital and hasn’t seen kids in five weeks

Patti and Bert Newton's daughter said she's missing her "gorgeous babies", as she thanked her famous parents for their support.

Written byJessica Galley

Lauren is the daughter of Australian TV royalty Bert and Patti Newton. Source: Getty.

Driving & Caravanning

Pack your bags! Gramping is the new travel trend you should embrace

Pack your bags! Gramping is the new travel trend you should embrace

Holidays are one of the top 10 activities enjoyed with grandkids.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

More grandparents are choosing to take their grandkids on holidays. Source: Getty

Celebrity

‘Loving my Poppy cuddles’: Jasmine Yarbrough shares new photo of baby Harper

‘Loving my Poppy cuddles’: Jasmine Yarbrough shares new photo of baby Harper

Karl Stefanovic and wife Jasmine Yarbrough welcomed daughter Harper May on May 1.

Written byJessica Galley

The new photograph shows Harper May with her maternal grandfather Bob Yarbrough. Source: Instagram/Jasyarby.

Royals

‘It’s terribly sad’: Prince Charles opens up on missing grandchildren

‘It’s terribly sad’: Prince Charles opens up on missing grandchildren

"You really want to give people a hug."

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Prince Charles has a strong bond with his grandchildren. Source: Getty.

Grandparenting

‘We don’t get enough credit’: Grandparents feel undervalued and unappreciated

‘We don’t get enough credit’: Grandparents feel undervalued and unappreciated

Time with grandkids is valuable, but for some grandparents it’s having a negative impact on their finances and they need help.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

A new study has revealed many grandparents feel they don't get enough credit for the help they provide. Source: Getty

Grandparenting

Court orders grandmother to delete Facebook photos of grandchildren

Court orders grandmother to delete Facebook photos of grandchildren

The children's parents complained that she posted the photos on social media without asking their permission.

Written byJessica Galley

The judge ruled that the matter fell within the scope of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation. Source: Getty (stock image)

Celebrity

Lisa Curry’s baby joy! Olympian set to become a grandmother for the second time

Lisa Curry’s baby joy! Olympian set to become a grandmother for the second time

The former Olympian revealed the happy news on social media, and confirmed daughter Morgan is due to give birth to her second child in November.

Written byJessica Galley

Lisa's daughter Morgan, pictured here with son Flynn, is expecting her second child. Source: Instagram/Lisa Curry.

News

Is it safe to have your adult children over this Mother’s Day?

Is it safe to have your adult children over this Mother’s Day?

Mother's Day celebrations may be a little different this year.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Some social distancing restrictions have been relaxed in certain states and territories in time for Mother's Day. Source: Getty.

Grandparenting

‘I don’t think I’ve ever remembered a birthday’: Prue Leith admits she’s a ‘bad granny’

‘I don’t think I’ve ever remembered a birthday’: Prue Leith admits she’s a ‘bad granny’

"As for doing all those things grannies are meant to do like go to football matches [and] concerts — forget it!"

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Prue Leith has four grandchildren but says she's a terrible gran. Source: Getty.

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