Family ties that bind: Maternal grandparents are more involved in the lives of their grandchildren

As families gather round for the winter holidays, some faces may be more familiar than others. A recent study shows that the amount of social interaction between extended family members depends on whether people are related through their mother or father.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news117204468.html">Family ties that bind: Maternal grandparents are more involved in the lives of their grandchildren</a></p> <p>As families gather round for the winter holidays, some faces may be more familiar than others. A recent study shows that the amount of social interaction between extended family members depends on whether people are related through their mother or father.</p>