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Self-care for parents
You matter too.
Parents often become experts at meeting everyone else's needs — and eventually forget their own. Supporting yourself isn't selfish; it is part of supporting your child. Children borrow regulation from the adults around them.
The more regulated you become, the more available you are for the people you love. Taking care of yourself isn't stepping away from your child — sometimes it is the greatest gift you can give them.
The more regulated you become, the more available you are for the people you love. Taking care of yourself isn't stepping away from your child — sometimes it is the greatest gift you can give them.
Curiosity changes everything.
The heart of it
A few ideas that make this easier to understand.
You matter too
Your wellbeing is part of theirs.
Children borrow regulation
Calm adults, calmer kids.
Not selfish
Self-care is care for them too.
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