I know many parents use "time-outs" so their children can calm down and think about what they have been doing. I find that parents rarely allow themselves"time-outs" when they can relax, take a deep breath and figure out ways to take better care of themselves. Holidays seem to be particularly stressful, as is entertaining. Having to make everything perfect, look put together, and have beautiful children seems to be the focus of many parents, particularity mothers. One of the things I have always suggested to parents is to remember that they are unique individuals and need time to think and just "be". I certainly had to learn that as mostly a single parent, with first a Navy husband and then a busy doctor husband who was rarely around.
Eating a healthy diet and getting some daily exercise can help a lot, but do find something you love to do, in addition to home and outside work. It may be art, music, dance, woodwork, or something else, but finding it is important. Having time alone or with a good friend can help a lot and some parents enjoy being part of a mothers' or fathers' group. But taking a least a few hours each week just for you and time with your partner is important. Children fare far better if they have parents who take care of themselves and don't always put the kids first.
This is good advice, we are too busy until we forget ourselves.
Posted by: Kacy | 06/19/2017 at 02:55 AM