Grandparents Are Taking on More Childcare Than Ever. How Do They Feel About That?
Grandparents Are Taking on More Childcare Than Ever. How Do They Feel About That?  
Podcast: All Of It
Published On: Fri May 30 2025
Description: Recent studies have show that grandparents, especially grandmothers, are taking on more childcare of their grandchildren than ever before. But why? And how is this trend affecting grandparents and their retirement? We speak with Faith Hill, author of the recent Atlantic piece "Grandparents Are Reaching Their Limit," alongside Frances Dodds, author of the New York Times Magazine piece "My Parents Expected to Be Retired. Instead, They Are Raising My Sister's Kids." We also hear from listeners regarding their experience on this topic.