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24 things to do with the grandchildren this half-term (that are fun for grown-ups too)
Stuck for inspirational holiday activities for the grandchildren? Follow our tips for an enjoyable, stress-free week
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Dear Richard Madeley: ‘My granddaughter is getting married miles away – do I have to go?’
As The Telegraph’s Agony Uncle, I weigh in on your dilemmas – the good, the bad and the ugly
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A grandparent’s guide to surviving a sleepover
Looking after young children can be rewarding but staying overnight requires preparation and firm parameters
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How to have fun with your grandchildren this half term
Not sure what to do with your brood over the break? Never fear, one grandparent has 30 fun – and cheap – suggestions guaranteed to entertain
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Like Princess Charlotte, my children love to write letters to the granny they never met
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I'm desperate to get my grandmother out of her care home in time for Christmas
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Don’t call us ‘soft’ – modern grandparents are just fitter and more fun than ever
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