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Get the facts on American grandparenting with recent surveys, studies and research showing how the role has changed over the years together with consumer trends, spending habits, and a bit of history...

State Fact Sheets for Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children - Laws, foster care policies, census data and related info on local programs, resources and services for all 50 U.S. states viewable in separate PDF files, courtesy of AARP.

Grandparenting Facts - Detailed look at the changing role of grandparents over the last century with research showing the average number of grandchildren per grandparent, average age of first-time grandparents, sociological implications and benefits of grandparenting and intergenerational bonding.

Grandparents Day Facts - From Hallmark.com, with the latest trends and interesting tidbits from grandparent surveys, along with more on Grandparents Day history and celebrations.

Grandparent Access Facts - Surveys and studies on the affects that divorce or separation has on access to grandchildren, the significant role of grandparents and psychological benefits of maintaining close ties.

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