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Grandparent Films: Sharing Child Care Between Generations

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1 in 4 children under 5 are cared for by grandparents while their parents work or go to school. Meet 3 families who are sharing the care.
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Grandparents are a cornerstone of early child care in the U.S. The circumstances vary from family to family. But the challenges families face and the gratitude they feel are remarkably similar.

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