Raising your own children as a mother is as tough as it is rewarding — it is one of the most life-changing experiences you can ever have. However, having grandchildren is much better and there is lots of fun being a grandma! Why? Because, normally, you don’t have to deal with daily annoyances and nuisances of raising your grandchildren, that means you’ve got to get involved in all the fun, exciting and enjoyable parts of their growing up.

 

Here are reasons why being a grandma is much better and greater for your health.

1. Keeping up with grandchildren can make you tired, but in the most fun and enjoyable way, helping to improve the quality of your sleep. However, if you have a snoring problem that can take a toll on your good night’s sleep, snoring device can help quiet snoring and wake you up feeling well-rested, ready for the next day’s activities with your grandkids.

 

2. Though grandparents have a lot of wisdom and experiences to impart with grandkids, your grandkids can also teach you amazing things. For instance, playing video games or surfing the inter net with your grandkids can keep you updated with the technology.

 

3. Whether you are cuddling a newborn grandkid or hugging a teen grandchild – each hug is like a medicine that can: lower your heart rate, reduce your fear and anxiety, make you feel happier, relieve pain, give you feeling of belonging, and so many more physical and mental benefits.

 

4. According to studies, older adults with grandchildren are more likely to stay happy and active in their senior years. Fun activities with our grandkids are something we surely treasure for the rest of our lives — memories with grandchildren are truly priceless and amazing.  Spending time with your grandchildren helps you keep engaged, healthy and happy.

 

5. According to a study, aside from having fun while taking care of our grandkids once in a while, grandmothers who babysit grandchildren one day a week can help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

 

6. Grandchildren love to hear your stories– from your childhood through the senior years, (the family stories, events and traditions that you may want to share with them). A Grandmother’s Journal is a great memory book where you can record valuable stories and experiences — a keepsake you can pass on to your grandkids. Telling stories from the past is a great way to bond with grand kids and to help encourage older adults to reminisce. Reminiscing has been found to lower anxiety and depression.

 

7. You get plenty of Vitamin D by having outdoor activities with your grandchildren. Playing outside or walking in your local park with your grandkids naturally increases your Vitamin D levels, which help improve your overall well being— from bone health to your mood.

 

8. Grandkids help promote self-care to grandparents. Why? Because studies have shown that grandparents often naturally take actions to improve their health and fitness levels just because they want to be in perfect shape for the younger ones in their lives.

There are so many reasons why being grandmas are valuable to aging well. Just merely thinking that your adorable grandkids love you to be around gives you a positive mindset. Having such positive thought promotes emotional vitality which is an essential factor for your overall health and wellbeing.