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Viva: Forming intergenerational bonds through playgroups

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Playgroups are traditionally set up and run by the parents or caregivers of preschool children. Source: Getty Images

Once upon a time, grandparents used to play an active role in the lives of their grandchildren. Nowadays, with families increasingly living apart, spending time together is a challenge.


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By Amy Chien-Yu Wang, Đăng Trình

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Once upon a time, grandparents used to play an active role in the lives of their grandchildren. Nowadays, with families increasingly living apart, spending time together is a challenge.


However, some are finding ways to form new intergenerational bonds from playgroups.


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