Taking care of ourselves and our mental health not only fills our cups to better take care of our kids with extra support needs, but it’s also a great way to model self-care and mindful living skills to support their mental health.
Keep it simple! Make a plan that fits with your family’s lifestyle, goals, and preferences — that you can actually commit to — that isn’t overly complicated or long. The simpler it is, the easier it will be to stick to.
Make it flexible! Taking care of ourselves and our mental health shouldn’t add more stress, it should support your daily routine. Some days might be busier than others, so find ways to be flexible if you have to shift things around.
Tailor it to the individual! Self-care isn’t a one-size-fits-all. Structure your self-care activities so they support everyone based on their unique needs. That might look different for you than your neurodivergent kids, but you can still work together toward creating healthy habits.
Find more tips in our article 5 Ways to Model Mental Wellness for Neurodivergent Kids.
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