Take Care of Yourself
It’s kind of like being on a plane, the flight attendant tells everyone in the event of an emergency … if due to a sudden drop in cabin pressure and the air mask drops, to put your mask on first so that you can assist your child and others. It carries through to taking care of someone like an Autistic Child.
Lets face it, a parent of a special needs child needs to be so much more than Special, we need to be Super, at all times and at all things. Friends are a gasp to hear of what a special needs family has to endure in order to get their kid in their home school district. Even the most basic of things in life that are taken for granted can be huge challenges. We just want our children to have the opportunity to cash in on a long and productive life.
So lets keep in mind, if we as Parents don’t take care of ourselves, we won’t be able to adequately take care of the people who are most important in our lives, for very long.
So make it a point to enjoy your life- including your physical and mental health. Create and make time to rejuvenate and replenish your mind, body and spirit. Make and go to that long overdue doctors appointment for yourself , take an hour per day to read, a day per month to Spa, a night out with friends, a weekend escape- whatever it is, do it and be strong for your kids.
Being on top of your game here means more than love, caring and understanding. Its staying healthy and wise and up with things in the move.
So make that commitment to yourself and the quality of your goodness and care will shine.
Here is a site you can look for travel ideas. ExplorerPod.com.
Health, Spiritual and Wellness try MorningCoach.com
A link to Pass Time Google Maps. Check out your house for a new perspective.
Some great tunes and channels. DeadShowPodcast.com
Seriously, do something for yourself today, so you can continue to take care of your kids tomorrow.
