I love babysitting my grandchildren during school holidays and when their parents need a break. As a bonus, grandparents who engage with their grandchildren live longer, stay more active, and have more purpose, according to a 2016 study. I sometimes make a "choosing clock" with the activities written in a circle on a paper plate or construction paper. AdvertisementThe children love maps, and we often draw maps of our town with them, adding their school, favorite stores, where both parents work, and where other family members live. Playing with them is an escape because I play whatever they want to focus on and don't think about anything else.

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