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The experience of being a grandparent is unique for everyone. Grandparents often speak of the joy of being with their grandchildren. At the same time, grandchildren appreciate the fact their grandparents love them unconditionally. For some grandparents, seeing grandchildren may be difficult due to divorce, remarriage, or geographic distance.
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Joy, P. (2013). The Role of Grandparents in Today’s Society. In: Singh, A., Devine, M. (eds) Rural Transformation and Newfoundland and Labrador Diaspora. Transgressions. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-302-7_32
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