Tag: grandparents
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What If Wednesday: What If Grandparents Were Paid for Child Care?
What If Wednesday: Reimagining Grandparent Childcare as Paid Work On our weekly What If Wednesday segment, we pose a provocative question to listeners and experts: what if grandparents were paid for childcare? Host Ali Moore and a panel of specialists explore the practical, economic, and social implications of such a policy idea. While this is…
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What If Wednesday: Grandparents Paid for Childcare?
What If Wednesday asks the big question On What If Wednesday, 774 ABC Radio Melbourne Drive invites listeners to explore offbeat, important questions. This session turns ordinary assumptions on their heads to examine potential outcomes if a familiar, everyday practice underwent a dramatic change. The latest hypothetic scenario asks: should grandparents be paid for childcare?…
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Dr Phil Kieran: Practical Steps to Protect Your Grandchild During Holiday Visits from the US
Smart precautions for family health during holiday visits When a grandchild travels from the United States to spend holidays with family abroad, concerns about illness are common. While it’s impossible to guarantee perfect health, there are practical steps that can significantly reduce the risk of infections for both the visitor and hosts. The key is…
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How to Keep Your Grandchild Healthy During Holiday Visits: Simple Travel Health Tips
Introduction: Caring for a visiting grandchild’s health When a grandchild visits from the United States, concern for illness is natural, especially during peak travel seasons. While it’s impossible to guarantee perfect health, simple, evidence-based precautions can significantly reduce the risk of infections. The most important time for exposure is the flight, where close quarters and…
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Breastfeeding Support: Trusted Guidance for New Parents
In the quiet hours, questions arrive New parents often wake with worries during the small hours. While much information is helpful, the sheer volume from multiple sources can feel overwhelming. That’s where timely, trusted guidance matters. The HSE’s online Ask Our Breastfeeding Expert brings together a team of lactation consultants who respond not only to…