Health & Wellbeing for Grandparents

Posted on Feb 14, 2008 in Healthy Living

While your heart has gone out to your grandchildren for the trauma and suffering they have experienced in their lives, it is also important to remember you need support and caring too.

You will find there are many services set up in the community that can help both you and your grandchildren with counselling and guidance as to how to best cope – particularly in the early months.

You may not be the type to ask for help – or to have ever thought of seeking counselling in your life. But you will find there are times when you really need an ear and some professional guidance to help you over some of the hurdles.

Looking after emotional health

If your grandchildren have been through a lot…