Grandma might just keep kids safer -- seeking sources
A new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has found that children in the care of their grandparents are less likely to be injured than those in the care of someone outside their family, another relative, or even -- gulp -- their own mothers. This despite the perception by some that grandparents might not be the best caregivers, because they might not be up on modern safety practices.
We're looking for parents who are leaving their children with grandparents for a story on the study -- and for grandparents who are taking care of grandchildren. If you'd be willing to talk with a reporter, please e-mail Kelly Brewington.
Meanwhile, any thoughts on these findings?
Comments
Last year, my husband and I, both attorneys, chose to buy a home together with my mother and father. My son, age 24 months, stays home with my mother (and my father on days he works from home). She is a retired registered nurse, mother of five daughters, oldest sister of a family of four. There is no one in the world with whom I would rather leave my son. Our arrangement has allowed me to return to work guilt and worry free, since I know my son is safe in our home with someone who loves him almost as much as I do.
Posted by: GrayGirl | November 3, 2008 1:27 PM