Self-Care and Parenting

Taking a few hours away, whether it be to have some alone time, engage in a new hobby, try a new coffee place, etc., can help you re-energize for necessary parenting and basic day to day activities! Not taking the time for self-care may contribute to low stress tolerance.

Why self-care is an important part of parenting, and how to make time for it

There’s nothing selfish about self-care. Your kids can’t be at their best if you aren’t too.

Source: www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/on-parenting/in-defense-of-a-parents-day-off/2017/01/23/270ffafc-d8f2-11e6-b8b2-cb5164beba6b_story.html?utm_term=.715245880fb1