Parent Self Care 8/10/23 Parent Self Care 8/10/23

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.

Parent Self Care 7/25/23 Parent Self Care 7/25/23

Seasonal Self-Care: 5 Summer Self-Care Tips for Parents

Summer signals a time of rest, play, and fun–for kids. However, for parents, the change in season also means piecing together affordable childcare and camps while parents that work outside of the home also juggle regular work responsibilities. Keep reading for 5 ways to nourish yourself, a new YouTube conversation with a fellow therapist and mother, and free worksheets to boost your fun this season.

Parent Self Care 7/24/23 Parent Self Care 7/24/23

The 5 Ss of Self-Care: Self-Compassion, Snuggles, Sunlight, Snoozing, and Self-Advocacy

Among the myriad of self-care practices available–and steering away from companies marketing expensive products that promise improved wellness–the 5 Ss of self-care can help ground parents and help them prioritize their well-being. Keep reading to learn more about the significance of self-compassion, snuggles, sunlight, snoozing, and self-advocacy.

Parent Self Care 7/20/23 Parent Self Care 7/20/23

Embracing Nature: 11 Ways to Start Your Gentle Self-Care Journey for Parents that are Less Comfortable in the Great Outdoors

As caretakers, it's easy to lose sight of our own well-being amid the hustle and bustle of life with kids. While the idea of spending time in nature might seem daunting for those who aren't particularly outdoorsy, immersing yourself in natural surroundings can be a rejuvenating self-care practice. In this blog, we will explore how even “non-outdoorsy” parents can embrace nature as a means of finding moments of peace, presence, and joy.

Parent Self Care 4/30/23 Parent Self Care 4/30/23

Adding More Nourishment to Your Life as a Tired Parent

Grab your FREE Self-Care worksheet that helps you identify the difference between draining and nourishing activities in addition to 50+ self-care ideas + 6 inspirational quotes.

Parent Self Care 12/1/22 Parent Self Care 12/1/22

40 Family Self-Care Ideas

Family self-care is powerful for two reasons. The first is that children learn more from our actions than from our words. The second is that it is not healthy to wait until you have time away from your kids to practice self-care, and me-time is not so easy to come by during certain stages of parenthood. Read for the complete list of family self-care ideas!

Parent Self Care 11/21/22 Parent Self Care 11/21/22

Guest Post for The Nourish App: Wellbeing for Mums

Making time, when it feels like there is no time, for self-care isn’t easy. Parenting can be meaningful, joyful, and rewarding–but, it’s also hard work and it takes a tremendous amount of energy. Click to find out 7 Ways To Make Your Self-Care Non-Negotiable.

Parent Self Care 10/19/22 Parent Self Care 10/19/22

6 Ways to Navigate the No Kids to Kids Transition with Your Self-Care Routine

Having kids flips your self-care routine upside down. Here are six things you can do to help with the transition if you are a new parent.

Parent Self Care 9/2/22 Parent Self Care 9/2/22

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.

Parent Self Care 5/3/22 Parent Self Care 5/3/22

4 Ways to Practice Self-Care During Mother’s Day

Tips to make the most of your Mother’s Day this year and going forward. Mama, your role and work deserves to be celebrated!

Parent Self Care 5/3/22 Parent Self Care 5/3/22

Free Mindful Self-Compassion Webinar

Learn 3 ways to disempower your inner critic and 3 ways to grow your self-compassionate voice. We are often our own worst critic, but there is a different way. Modeling self-compassion is the most effective way to teach your children how to be kind to themselves.

Parent Self Care 4/29/22 Parent Self Care 4/29/22

Grow Your Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Skills through Journaling

Get a sneak peek inside the new guided journal that accompanies the book, “Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity, and Joy” by Shauna Shapiro, PhD. The post highlights journaling research and five benefits of mindfulness and self-care for parents. You’ll also read the story behind my mindfulness practice that started over a decade ago in my first graduate school class with none other than Shauna Shapiro, PhD!

Parent Self Care 1/11/22 Parent Self Care 1/11/22

Be Kind to Your Mind Poster for Kids: 9 Growth Mindset, Self-Care + Mindfulness Affirmations

Help your kids build new neural pathways that are compassionate, kind and encouraging by using positive affirmations. This poster is Pop It themed because of how much the students I work with enjoy these fidget toys.

Parent Self Care 10/17/21 Parent Self Care 10/17/21

Getting Out the Door with Fewer Battles: The Power of the Visual Schedule

Grab your FREE visual schedule for the morning routine to help your day get off to a smoother start with young children!

Parent Self Care 9/27/21 Parent Self Care 9/27/21

20 Products You Need to Create the Ultimate Self-Care Toolkit

I wanted to share some of my favorite self-care products that have helped me and my clients for the past decade. You do not need all of these products for your toolkit, but perhaps you might add a few to things you already have at home. Also, calming toys do lose their luster after some time, so I hope this will help you refresh your own or your child’s self-care toolkit for the years to come.

Parent Self Care 9/17/21 Parent Self Care 9/17/21

Self-Care for the Senses Poster

In my job as a school-based mental health clinician I support families in coping with symptoms of anxiety. I created this self-care for the senses poster to help kids and parents come back to the present instead of focusing on the future. I hope these self-care ideas offer a soothing energy for your senses!

Parent Self Care 8/17/21 Parent Self Care 8/17/21

Meeting Back-to-School Jitters with Self-Compassion

Help your child navigate the back-to-school transition with self-compassion. You can also get a FREE back-to-school guide that features parents scrips + 6 ways for kids to practice being kind to themselves.

Parent Self Care 2/14/21 Parent Self Care 2/14/21

One Mother’s Love Letter to Starbucks

Sometimes Starbucks is all the self-care you need. Read more to learn the integral role Starbucks played in my self-care routine when my children were very young in addition to learning about a mindful coffee break you can do in under five minutes.

Parent Self Care 2/4/21 Parent Self Care 2/4/21

Social Justice + Self-Care Interactive Calendar

Grab and share your free Social Justice + Self-Care calendar for Black History Month and beyond!

Parent Self Care 2/1/21 Parent Self Care 2/1/21

The Parents’ Guide to Grace: 5 Ways to Practice Forgiveness + Self-Compassion

And while there is no quick fix or magic formula for complex emotional experiences, forgiveness, grace, and self-compassion are skills that can be practiced and sharpened over time. Here are five of my favorite practices that can help guide you towards the path of grace, instead of the path of criticism and perfectionism.