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Individuals bring to the role of grandparent a unique set of historical and experiential events that shape the ways that this role is enacted (Hagestad 1985). Yet, surprisingly little is [...], This study examines the association between educational attainment and grandparenting attitudes and behaviors. The sample of 884 grandparents comes from two related studies of rural families, the Iowa Youth and Families Project and the Iowa Single Parent Project. Rather than simply indicating greater or lesser involvement, education differentiates the types of roles that grandparents play. Some facets of grandparenting are more common among the less educated (e.g., contact, playing the role of friend), while others are more common among grandparents with higher education (e.g., discussing the grandchild's future with him or her). The implications of these findings are discussed in light of the seemingly contradictory findings of previous research.

Grandparents find parenting skills classes boost their confidence in caring for their grandchildren, the conference heard. Jo Corlett, from the University of Dundee's school of nursing and midwifery, surveyed 35 [...]