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Grandparents matter
BeGrand.net is a new website that provides information and advice and a community for grandparents that helps grandparents to talk to other grandparents and share ideas.
Why Grandparents?
Grandparents are more important in modern family life than ever…
• 60% of grandparents see one of their grandchildren at least once a week.
• A third of parents turn to their parents for advice before any other source of information.
• Even teenagers still listen to them: 80% say their grandmothers give ‘good advice’.
• 1 in 4 are buying essentials for their new grandchildren.
• Age Concern put the cost of the childcare they provide at £3.9billion
• Others put it as high as £50 billion.
But grandparenting is about much more than just practical support: the monetary value of grandparents’ time can be measured. What can’t be measured is the love and support they offer to children. BeGrand.net celebrates that passion and help them fully enjoy one of the most special – yet undervalued - relationships that exists in society.
The site combines grandparent-focused information and advice (from fun activities to serious legal issues) with a community where grandparents can find friends and share problems, advice and ideas.
Grandparents can set up profiles and get information personalised to their location and interests. If you’re a grandparent yourself do have a look and if you know any – pass this information on. It’s a really useful source of support.
BeGrand.net is a partnership between Opportunity Links, the Grandparents Association and Digital Unite (of Silver Surfers Day fame).The project is part of the government's Family Information Direct programme which, via its Innovation fund, uses new and existing media channels to deliver information and support for children and families.