Stress Management

Self-Care for Parents

4/1/2020

When you are a parent, self-care often slips to the bottom of this list of things to do. However, it is essential parents and caregivers are looking out for their own mental health. With the unexpected changes to our daily lives and stress being higher than ever, it is critical parents are taking the steps towards taking care of themselves. Some of these include:
1. Making time for yourself
2. Prioritizing healthy choices
3. Being Realistic
4. Set Boundaries
5. Reconnect with things you enjoy
https://childmind.org/article/self-care-in-the-time-of-coronavirus/
https://www.mother.ly/life/25-self-care-ideas-for-exhausted-parents
Here are some resources you can do for yourself to understand where your stress may be stemming from and what you can work on to improve your own self-care and decrease your parental stress.