{"id":1880,"date":"2011-07-26T12:47:00","date_gmt":"2011-07-26T12:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/79.170.44.80\/livingwithkids.co.uk\/who-looks-after-your-kids\/"},"modified":"2015-11-18T17:29:43","modified_gmt":"2015-11-18T17:29:43","slug":"who-looks-after-your-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/who-looks-after-your-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Who looks after your kids?"},"content":{"rendered":"Now the holiday season is upon us, it doesn\u2019t surprise me to hear that research conducted by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legerbreaks.info\" target=\"_blank\">Leger Holidays<\/a> has found half of British families depend on grandparents for childcare during the summer period.\r\n\r\nIn amongst the families I know that number is even higher with some grandparents even taking their grandkids abroad without parents in tow. It all sounds idyllic (well from a parent\u2019s point of view) but the survey also hints at the truth that looking after grandchildren is stressful, worrying and somewhat tiring for grandparents.\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"border: 0pt none; margin: 10px;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.livingwithkids.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/7\/kids.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/makelessnoise\/<\/span>\r\n\r\nSo if your parents are doing the lion\u2019s share of childcare this summer, it might help to know that Leger and the grandparenting community website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.grannynet.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">Grannynet<\/a> have come up with a free booklet, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.legerlounge.co.uk\/Leger%20&amp;%20Grannynet%20A4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">The Grandparents Guide to a Great Getaway<\/a>. It\u2019s packed with tops tips to help grandparents cope from people who have been there and done that.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The guide is split into helpful sections including: planning, packing, on the move, holiday essentials with top tips including: <\/span>\r\n\u2022 Always make sure you know exactly where the local hospital and doctors are located. You will enjoy your holiday much more with peace of mind.\r\n\u2022 For long journeys pack a goody bag for each child to keep their interest.\r\n\u2022 When booking a holiday check out whether assistance is available with luggage. If not, ensure your bag is on wheels and easy to pull. Remember you may also be holding hands with a little one or pushing a buggy!\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">My own best tips for leaving kids with grandparents include:<\/span>\r\n\u2022 Pre-departure threats and bribes to kids to ensure good behaviour for at least half an hour.\r\n\u2022 Showing grandparents how to fold pushchair, undo pushchair, and install car seat while holding a child.\r\n\u2022 Listing foods that won\u2019t be eaten\/should be eaten.\r\n\u2022 Telling grandparents what\u2019s most likely to kick off a tantrum and how to solve it!\r\n\u2022 Sending granny a BIG present for all her help.\r\n\r\nSo what are your best tips for grandparents looking after grandkids this summer? Let us know.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3399ff;\">Anita<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Deal of the day:\r\n<\/span>Increased savings of up to 5% at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/partner\/Clarks.aspx?t=lwk\" target=\"_blank\">Clarks<\/a>, grab all your Back to School gear now!","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Now the holiday season is upon us, it doesn\u2019t surprise me to hear that research conducted by Leger Holidays has found half of British families depend on grandparents for childcare during the summer period. 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