Bruce Feiler, author of the book “The Secrets of Happy Families” states “Research shows that kids who know more about the successes and failures of their kin are more resilient and better able to moderate the effects of stress.”
INVITE GRANDMA OVER Grandparents are the “ace in the hole” of humanity, says Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, an evolutionary anthropologist. A meta-analysis of 66 studies found that mothers who have child-care help from grandmothers have less stress, and their children are more well-adjusted than those who don’t.”