How to take care of yourself when the little one is screaming and you are suffering from sleep deprivation? These are tips from moms who have been there. Please feel free to apply their wisdom if it feels right for you. And if you have something that you have found useful in your life, please contact us to tell us or email us at: smsn

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Self-care Tips from Other Moms/Dads

• take long walks
• do a lot of meditation
• have a really strong suppport system with longterm friends and/or church friends
• involve yourself with a lot of music to bring that positive energy to yourself
• sing in the church choir
• use the food banks
• really watch for deals at supermarket (big bags of ripe fruit) if you're short of money
• network with a lot of women
• use massage therapy and physiotherapy and as many resources as you possibly can
• take long baths with epsom salts and essential oils when you're feeling stressed
• do a lot of reading and use the library e-mail
• look for deals on clothing
• make your home as comfortable and homey as you can
• bring as much love as you can to your child
• communicate with your children as much as you can, to share the reality of the issue
• create open-minded environments for your children to see different perspectives
• if you follow a spiritual tradition, ask for help from a Higher Power through prayer