Just heard Cari on local radio on Grandparents taking over childcare.

Thanks cari I would like to hear the interview, I will try to get it on I player.

I heard mention of it being on the radio, but missed it. I would've made sure I listened to it if I'd known Cari was to be on! I'll see if I can get it on i-Player.

Haven't grandparents always been important in helping with childcare? Especially for people with low-paid jobs.

here is Cari's interview on 3 Counties Radio Round about 01.54.18.

Ah thanks jingle

Thank you - will listen later.

Back in the 1960's / 1970's My grandma and grandad looked after my sister and I when we were children to allow my mum to go out to work part time. My gran worked 2 jobs too but somehow she managed to jiggle things to look after us. My parents never looked after my children (so it seemed to skip a generation) and I look after mine to allow my son and DiL to work.

Nothing's changed that much really. Low paid parents will always have to work and most grandparents will step up to help with childcare. I wouldn't have it any other way. Only wish I didn't have to go to work myself and I would do an extra day.