Holiday Self-Care
With the busy holiday season, parents often forget to take care of themselves. Self-care is important to keep you healthy, so you can continue to care for others. Here are some ways to care for yourself:
- This downloadable PDF activity sheet can help you prepare self-care ideas to fit your needs and lifestyle – Caregiver Matrix
- At times, caring for yourself might be a family activity. You can use these videos to practice mindfulness and meditation with your kids:
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- Mindfulness for Kids:What does being present mean?
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- Bring It Down – Flow | GoNoodle
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- Look for ways to help reduce stress during the holidays. Are there some activities that you like to do, yet cause stress for your loved one with disabilities? Is there a way to adapt the activity? For example, do the activity earlier or with a smaller group? Consider what the most important activities are to your family.
- Writing in a journal may help you consider new ideas and help clarify what could benefit you right now. These prompts can get you started.
