The Balance Beam: Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Kids

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This tip sheet emphasizes the importance of self-care for foster parents, relative caregivers, and adoptive parents. It provides practical tips for maintaining mental, physical, and spiritual well-being while managing the complexities and challenges of caregiving. Readers will learn strategies to keep their “cup filled,” such as taking breaks, seeking support, engaging in hobbies, and practicing mindfulness. The article also highlights the significance of nutritious eating, adequate sleep, physical activity, and laughter. Additionally, it encourages including children in self-care routines to foster a healthy family dynamic.

Read this guide to discover essential self-care strategies to help you stay balanced and resilient while caring for kids.

 

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Author: Wisconsin Family Connections Center
Additional Author: Coalition for Children, Youth & Families
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