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The 'laid-back' retirement era has ended. Just ask these busy grandparents
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk MADELINE MITCHELL USA Today , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 24, 2026
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Key points The survey found that 15% of the 65 million grandparents in the country care for their grandkids on a daily or almost daily basis. According to a recent AARP survey, a notable portion of grandparents in the United States are involved in daily childcare.
A significant shift has occurred in the retirement era, with many grandparents taking on more active roles. According to a recent AARP survey, a notable portion of grandparents in the United States are involved in daily childcare.
The survey found that 15% of the 65 million grandparents in the country care for their grandkids on a daily or almost daily basis. This trend marks a change from the traditional notion of a relaxed retirement.
Further details on this development can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald, which provides more insight into the changing dynamics of grandparenthood in the United States.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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