https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:15:55 +0000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:18:08 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=41391 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1426903&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1426903 Author: Pixi
Subject: 41391
Posted: 31 January 2012 at 10:18am

Was a very interesting to see this family on TV, then a short debate, that Grandparents struggling, should be given same benefit support help as of and when the children where with parents.

But one woman speaker tried reason as to why Grandparents are not entitled, which never made sense anyway, as same money would be given to say a Care giver, or to the parents had they been in the picture.

Also was interesting to see stats last night on this Doco, that there are about 10,00 NZ kids that are looked after "full time", by Grandparents.

Sad to see such lovely Grandparents that doing a amazing Full time job that they never planned they would have to be in at their age and time of life,not shown more worth. ( they had looked after all X6 1 of which has special needs , all for the past 5 or so yrs and will do for the rest of their life)

But good to see lest that they had a voice last night, and one positive speaker was backing them, that all NZ could see.



]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:18:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1426903&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1426903 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1426737&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1426737 Author: Pixi
Subject: 41391
Posted: 30 January 2012 at 6:56pm

7 pm tonight Close up, Grandparents about to retire, then take on their X6 Grandkids full time.

The doco will be Interesting.]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:56:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1426737&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1426737 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425455&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425455 Author: Pixi
Subject: 41391
Posted: 25 January 2012 at 2:03pm

susieq wrote: Watch Close up tonight there is a thing on Grandparents raising grandchildren

Very Interesting shall try and see it.]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:03:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425455&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425455 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425454&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425454 Author: Pixi
Subject: 41391
Posted: 25 January 2012 at 2:02pm

Mummyof2ofeach wrote: My mum is 56yrs old has had 6 children of her own. Has 13 grandchildren and is bringing up my brothers 1year old boy. She has had him since he was 7months old. He was removed from his parents and my mum steped up to take him and she is about to be given custody. She loves it and really enjoys having him. She does also have a 13 year old son so she did have a child still at home

.... deserves a Medal -:) as no doubt she loves them all very much.Nice to give them the Grandparents recognition for the work they do, even more so has they do this from their hearts.( Grandparents that do this often maybe only on a pension at times, may not get other financial help) that can be hard. The Grandparents like this work hard to keep all happy.


You Mum sounds a very good sort, you must be very proud of her -:)]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:02:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425454&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425454 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425342&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425342 Author: susieq
Subject: 41391
Posted: 25 January 2012 at 8:36am

Watch Close up tonight there is a thing on Grandparents raising grandchildren]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:36:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425342&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425342 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425313&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425313 Author: MumtoMany
Subject: 41391
Posted: 24 January 2012 at 11:03pm

My mum is 56yrs old has had 6 children of her own. Has 13 grandchildren and is bringing up my brothers 1year old boy. She has had him since he was 7months old. He was removed from his parents and my mum steped up to take him and she is about to be given custody. She loves it and really enjoys having him. She does also have a 13 year old son so she did have a child still at home ]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:03:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425313&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425313 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425300&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425300 Author: Pixi
Subject: 41391
Posted: 24 January 2012 at 9:44pm

HoneybunsMa wrote: Can I just put it out there that if you do know of grandparents that are full time carers I know that the pakuranga children's healthcamp so imagine all of them do offer a service for grandparents raising grandchildren for a week long respite over school holidays. Anyone can refer so self referrals are fine. So if you know of anyone that is in this situation pls mention it. Kid cool

Good to know .]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:44:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425300&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425300 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425298&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425298 Author: Pixi
Subject: 41391
Posted: 24 January 2012 at 9:42pm

Anna W. wrote: I've come across quite a few grandparents in the work I do, who have ended up full-time caring for their grandchildren - often due to parent relationship break-ups, illness or other circumstances. While they've found it stressful, exhausting and difficult, they've all said they believed it was the best option for the children, and as their grandparents, it was the very least they could do to help. I've heard in some areas, there are grandparent support groups running. There's definitely a big need out there.

Great to hear, yes good Grandparents can be the hub of families as to say, and can provide valuable support, good to recognize them to.]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:42:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425298&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425298 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425263&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425263 Author: HoneybunsMa
Subject: 41391
Posted: 24 January 2012 at 7:39pm

Can I just put it out there that if you do know of grandparents that are full time carers I know that the pakuranga children's healthcamp so imagine all of them do offer a service for grandparents raising grandchildren for a week long respite over school holidays. Anyone can refer so self referrals are fine. So if you know of anyone that is in this situation pls mention it. Kid cool]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:39:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425263&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425263 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425252&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425252 Author: Anna W.
Subject: 41391
Posted: 24 January 2012 at 7:14pm

I've come across quite a few grandparents in the work I do, who have ended up full-time caring for their grandchildren - often due to parent relationship break-ups, illness or other circumstances. While they've found it stressful, exhausting and difficult, they've all said they believed it was the best option for the children, and as their grandparents, it was the very least they could do to help.
I've heard in some areas, there are grandparent support groups running. There's definitely a big need out there.]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:14:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425252&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425252 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425017&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425017 Author: Pixi
Subject: 41391
Posted: 23 January 2012 at 9:37pm

susieq wrote: I am a grandmother to three beautiful grandchildren, I helped my daughter when she went back to work for a time after having number one child who is now 9 and i love her two younger siblings two bits

Cool.]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:37:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425017&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425017 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425008&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425008 Author: susieq
Subject: 41391
Posted: 23 January 2012 at 8:58pm

I am a grandmother to three beautiful grandchildren, I helped my daughter when she went back to work for a time after having number one child who is now 9 and i love her two younger siblings two bits
]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:58:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1425008&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1425008 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41391&PID=1424784&title=grandparents-and-grandchildren#1424784 Author: Pixi
Subject: 41391
Posted: 23 January 2012 at 11:04am

Not sure if Topic already been spoken about.

I am not a Grandparent or near this time in life, however would be nice to hear any Grandparents stories out there? of taking Care full time or Temporary any grandchild/ren.

Not a lot is spoken about this, despite many Grandparents can get to age just when they feel they can enjoy their Grandchildren, only to find through " unforeseen circumstances" family break ups etc that they feel they are parenting little ones all over again, and how did they cope.

Can be good to hear your story to inspire others.

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