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Story: Midlife adults

Care of grandchildren (1st of 2)

Care of grandchildren

Looking after grandchildren is an enjoyable responsibility for some midlife adults. Jennifer Garlick cares for her grandson, James Dekkers, on Fridays while his parents work.

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Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Photograph by Melanie Lovell-Smith

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Alison Gray. 'Midlife adults', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 29-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/midlife-adults/2/4/1