Pre-school

Are you a grandparent of pre-school-age children? See our bank of articles below.

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When grandparents become kinship carers

Grandmother and grandchildBeing a kinship carer is a vital task, but is often a lonely experience. Building on decades of working with and supporting grandparents raising their grandchildren, BeGrand.net is filling the gap.

When the grandchildren first arrive

hand holdingGrandparents can become kinship carers overnight. We hope these tips might help make it a better transition for all the family.

Residence orders

Grandmother and grandchild‘The social worker said we must apply for a residence order. We've only just taken in our grandchildren and we don’t know what's best for them or for us.’

How to find out about childhood asthma

Boy with inhalerWorried about asthma? Here's a quick guide to finding the best information on the web to help your grandchild.

Help your grandchildren shape up

209_swimmingwithgrandmother_smallDo the children you look after do 60 minutes of physical exercise a day? Here are tips to help you help them.

Choosing schools and colleges: Q&A

Woman, boy and girl looking at computerA handy guide on what to do and to what to look out for when deciding the best nursery, school, college or university for your grandchild.

The first day at school

Blackboard with 'My first day at school' written on itShould you make a big fuss  - or play it cool? Here's how to get it right for your grandchild's 'big day'.

Education jargon buster

Alphabet blocks piled upAre you lost in the maze of your grandchildren's key stages, exams, teachers and other professionals? Here's a straightforward A to Z to help.

Stress-free flying with your grandchildren

Sky and airplane wingThere are plenty of ways to fly that will allow both you and the little ones in your charge to enjoy the experience. Here are our top tips.

Swimming pool safety on holiday

Father and two children in poolWhy should you look after your grandchildren more carefully on  the first and last days of the summer holidays? More tips and hints here on swimming pool safety.