The Grandparent Trap: The reality of modern grandparenting

Grandparents are more enmeshed in their grandchildren's lives than ever, but close to three in five say their grandparenting style doesn't always match what's expected of them. The reality is grandparenting in 2026 can be intense. And while the rewards are rich there are responsibilities you maybe never saw coming. So every week in July, Life Matters is exploring what it is to be a modern grandparent in our special series: The Grandparent Trap.