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Grandchild anxiety

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GrannyMW50 · 16/01/2026 08:09

So...I have my grandson 2 days per week, while his parents work, & have done since his mum went back to work a year ago. I love the time I have with him & feel very lucky to be able to & hope to continue for as long as needed/wanted.

My issue is, I can't help having thoughts of him getting hurt (accidents...not me hurting him), while in my care. I'm peri-menopausal & think it may be connected to the anxiety that comes with that. It doesn't stop me doing exciting things with him. It just occasionally stops me in my tracks & I find these thoughts very upsetting (my mind gets carried away & goes into all sorts of scenarios 😭).

Is this normal? Does anyone else suffer with this?

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