Grandparents who babysit

Do you babysit for your grandchildren? No doubt it's enjoyable but, if done on a regular basis, the job may take its toll.

Physically, your arthritis may flare up, you may feel too tired to socialize with your friends, and you may postpone important medical appointments.

Emotionally, you may get into conflict with the children's parents over how to deal with them and your relationship may suffer. You may feel overwhelmed by the responsibilites of child-care.

So be prepared to meet the challenges of this job. Do it joyfully, reap its benefits, but be sure that you are not sacrificing too much.