Oct 29 2024 22 mins
It’s easy to forget to prioritize ourselves as parents, especially when our children are struggling. In this episode, Seth and I dive into the emotional balancing act of parenting a teen in treatment while still finding time for self-care. It’s common to feel guilty for taking care of yourself, especially when your child is away in treatment. Whether you feel guilty about telling your kid that you had a good day while they’re in treatment, or it feels exhausting to you to always be 'on' as a solo parent, it’s crucial to make time for self-care.
“It’s one of the hardest asks, but it’s so important to be intentional about [self-care]” - Beth Hillman
But filling your own cup isn’t just crucial for yourself, but also for your teen. The way you find balance and make time for self-care can be a great model for your child, even if they don’t show appreciation right away.
If you've ever felt guilty for having a good day or wondered how to balance taking care of yourself while being there for your child, this episode is for you.
In this episode on self-care for parents, we discuss:
- The emotional guilt parents feel when taking care of themselves while their teen is in treatment;
- The importance of self-care for parents and how it affects your ability to support your child;
- How modeling self-care can project its importance to your child;
- Balancing self-care with parenting responsibilities;
- What does true self-care look like for parents?;
- The 3 main ways to fill you cup and practice self-care as a parent;
- And more!
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