• Find ways to get plenty of rest. While this may be easier said than done, sleep deprivation
affects memory, thinking, emotions and more.
• Exercise. This is a proven method to reduce stress.
• Put enjoyable activities, just for you, in each week or day.
• Eat healthy foods. This gives you the fuel you need.
• Find people with whom you can share your thoughts and feelings - people who can help
you decide what is really important.
Key Points
Try not to feel guilty about taking time for yourself. As parents of children with exceptional
needs, we become accustomed to putting our child first. Remember, taking care of yourself
is an important part of being able to take care of your child.
Sometimes taking care of yourself means finding others who can help you. It may feel
strange asking for help from others. Practice asking!
Frustration and anger can drain your energy. Find a good listener who will give you a chance
to vent your emotions so you can move on.
Be gentle with yourself. Hard work takes time. Being a parent is a life long journey. Pace
yourself.
Make self care a habit. Take a walk to a place that rejuvenates you. If you can’t get out, try
taking a few moments to do some deep breathing and imagine yourself in a restful location.
Buy an issue of a favorite magazine to occupy yourself in waiting rooms. Every little bit
helps! The important part is making it routine, so you plan to have the time do it.
We are role models for our children in how we manage stress, growth and change. Being
the best we can be helps our children be their best.
Self care does not come naturally to many of us. Remind yourself often that you deserve the
time for this important task. It benefits you and your child.
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything
done in this world.” —Lucille Ball
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• Find ways to get plenty of rest. While this may be easier said than done, sleep deprivationaffects memory, thinking, emotions and more.• Exercise. This is a proven method to reduce stress.• Put enjoyable activities, just for you, in each week or day.• Eat healthy foods. This gives you the fuel you need.• Find people with whom you can share your thoughts and feelings - people who can helpyou decide what is really important.Key Points Try not to feel guilty about taking time for yourself. As parents of children with exceptionalneeds, we become accustomed to putting our child first. Remember, taking care of yourselfis an important part of being able to take care of your child. Sometimes taking care of yourself means finding others who can help you. It may feelstrange asking for help from others. Practice asking! Frustration and anger can drain your energy. Find a good listener who will give you a chanceto vent your emotions so you can move on. Be gentle with yourself. Hard work takes time. Being a parent is a life long journey. Paceyourself. Make self care a habit. Take a walk to a place that rejuvenates you. If you can’t get out, trytaking a few moments to do some deep breathing and imagine yourself in a restful location.Buy an issue of a favorite magazine to occupy yourself in waiting rooms. Every little bithelps! The important part is making it routine, so you plan to have the time do it. We are role models for our children in how we manage stress, growth and change. Beingthe best we can be helps our children be their best.Self care does not come naturally to many of us. Remind yourself often that you deserve thetime for this important task. It benefits you and your child.“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anythingdone in this world.” —Lucille BallT
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