Many studies have found that there are mental and physical health advantages for grandparents who care for their grandchildren.
However, new research, which involved researchers talking to grandparents before and after their caregiving responsibilities began, has appeared to debunk these findings. The new study published by the Journals of Gerontology suggests there is in fact no causal effect between childcare provision and feeling younger.
We would like to hear from grandparents who help with childcare about their own experiences. How does childcare affect your sense of wellbeing? What lengths have you gone to to care for your grandkids during the pandemic?
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