Land and Love

Grandparenting from a Distance: Staying Close Across Borders

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It takes a village to raise a family. But what happens when the village is overseas?

Migration doesn’t just affect those who move; it impacts those born in the new country and the loved ones left

behind. In this episode we explore the impact of
migration on a family divided between Australia and the UK.

Ralph and Kim’s daughter married a British citizen and has been living in the UK for 15 years, where she had a son who is just beginning his life in a family spread across

two continents. Together, we’ll dive into how this distance is reshaping their family dynamics and the evolving roles that Ralph and Kim will play.

References:

  • Grandparents and child care in Australia. Australian Institute of Family Studies
  • Grandparents Are Getting Older, On Average. Here's Why That Matters
  • The Age of the Grandparent Has Arrived

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    Land and LoveBy Rosana Wayand