• Of all the costs associated with child-rearing, childcare is often the biggest piece of the pie. • When grandparents are willing and able to pitch in, it can be a big relief. • But not all families have that option, and those that do will tell you it's not always that simple.

Finding reliable childcare is a tall task for many parents — and that's without taking into consideration the cost. And that cost is only rising — as previously reported by Business Insider, between 2023 and 2025, the average annual cost of childcare rose from $11,752 to $17,836, an increase of 51.8%. So when grandparents can step in, it can provide an enormous relief.

However, it's not always that easy. For many, proximity is an issue. For others, differences in parenting philosophies can make the solution a

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