This article focusses on self-care as a parent.
As parents, we often tend to neglect our own needs or feel selfish for prioritising self-care. Research, however, suggests that looking after ourselves can, in fact, lead to better parenting practices and is essential for our health. This article lists a few ways in which you can make some time and space for yourself as an individual and as a couple.
...I think I have seen a lot of people get absorbed in their roles of being a parent, and lose their individuality. this article highlights how retaining individuality is important and how one can do it. very helpful
Interesting article that concisely highlights the importance of self care for mothers, applicable to stay-at-home mothers as well as working mothers (both have their fair share of responsibilities and stressors)! The suggestions are thoughtful as well.
Sanjana J
Thank you for this article. I loved it.
This is true, more so in the Indian culture when focusing on own needs at times draw criticism from others. Parents must rejuvenate themselves in order to give the best to their child.
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