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I'm raising my four-year-old granddaughter on my own in my 60s. I expect to work until I die.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dorenne Simonson, 66, who is her granddaughter's kinship care provider in New Jersey. Simonson has parented her since she was two months old. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. I've always been in a situation where I had to spend whatever I made. There's no retirement account when you're single and raise five kids by yourself.

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Mental health

fromBusiness Insider

1 week ago

I'm 57 and helping raise my 6 grandchildren in a crowded multigenerational home. I thought my life would be easier by now.

A 57-year-old woman is the primary caregiver for six grandchildren and household responsibilities, risking burnout and adjusting her lifestyle to manage the load.

Parenting

fromwww.mercurynews.com

1 month ago

Dear Abby: This unattended child is always butting into our play time

Determine whether an unattended child at the park is supervised and either notify the guardian or report to authorities if the child is left alone.

Parenting

fromThe Atlantic

4 months ago

The Case for Paying Grandparents

Grandparents in Singapore commonly provide primary childcare and often receive regular financial allowances, reflecting filial piety and supporting working parents.

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I'm raising my four-year-old granddaughter on my own in my 60s. I expect to work until I die.

I'm 57 and helping raise my 6 grandchildren in a crowded multigenerational home. I thought my life would be easier by now.

Dear Abby: This unattended child is always butting into our play time

The Case for Paying Grandparents

#grandparent-caregiving
#grandparent-caregiving