S.U.R.F.F.ing the Wave of Parental Wellness: Self-Advocacy, Unconditional Love, Rest, Friends, and Fun
Surfing the wave of parental wellness involves not only tending to the needs of our children but also taking care of ourselves through self-advocacy, unconditional love, ample rest, the support of friends, and embracing the fun side of life. Keep reading to explore how these five pillars of self-care contribute to a more joyful and rich parenting experience.
10 Reasons Why Reading is a Kick-Ass Self-Care Practice for Parents
Reading hits many self-care categories, such as physical self-care (improves sleep), emotional self-care (stress management and builds empathy), intellectual self-care (personal growth and learning), and social self-care (book clubs). Keep reading for 10 benefits of adding reading to your self-care routine.
Using Music for Self-Care: How Music Can Help Parents and Children Regulate Their Emotions and Experience More Joy
Monique Bathis is a music therapist with over a decade of experience working in the acute pediatric setting, disability sector and private practice. More recently, Monique has been working with parents, specifically Mothers, guiding them to reconnect and rediscover themselves through creative modalities. Read the full blog to find out six ways you can incorporate music into your self-care routine.
