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Thursday, February 25, 2016

Top 10 for Special Needs Moms

Over the next several weeks, let's consider some vital areas of self care. Your whole family will benefit from a healthy YOU!! Being a caregiver for a special needs child (or anyone else) is hard work and it takes a toll on a person. Protect yourself with good self care skills.

 

Grief is part of it.

Find someone who "gets it"

Avoid caregiver burnout

Don’t compare

Seek professionals for yourself if necessary

Less is more

You will be misunderstood.

Realistic expectations

A new way to mother.

Give up perfectionism

I would love to hear from others. What self care skill has helped you?