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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Caring for Yourself Number: CHFD-E-59-03 Date: 08/09
Especially when raising your grandchildren is challenging, taking the time to take good care of yourself helps you be better-equipped to care for others. This article provides some ways to take care of yourself, including taking time for yourself, making a to-do list, delegating tasks, making a plan, relaxing, and learning how to do two things at once. Joining or starting a grandparent support group can also you share the challenges of raising your grandchildren.
Author:
Diane Bales Contact:
Diane Bales, Associate Professor and Human Development Specialist
Cooperative Extension
222 Hoke Smith Annex
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-4356 dbales@uga.edu
706-542-7566
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Permission is granted to reproduce these materials in whole or in part for educational purposes only (not for profit beyond the cost of reproduction) provided the authors and the University of Georgia receive acknowledgement and this notice is included:
Reprinted with permission of the University of Georgia. Diane Bales. 2009. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Caring for Yourself. Athens, GA: The University of Georgia, Cooperative Extension.
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