* The average age of a first-time grandparent is 50. Some can be as young as 38.
* Grandparents are more likely to work than people in their same age group who don't have grandchildren.
* On average, grandparents spend about 7.5 hours every week with grandchildren. If they live within 20 miles, they spend 12.6 hours per week.
* About a third of grandparents provide financial support for their grandchildren. The closer they live to their grandchildren, the more they provide.
* Grandfathers provide more financial support than grandmothers.
* About 70 percent of grandparents plan to purchase something to help their grandchildren. Among the top purchases: car seats, cribs, chairs and clothing.
* Grandparents are happy. About 3/4 of grandparents say they feel fulfilled in life.
Stats: AARP, 2020
