by Dutonne Chong | Dec 19, 2024 | Self-Care Articles
The U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory highlights the challenges parents face today and emphasizes the need for a collective approach to support both parents’ well-being and their children’s health. To get an overview of what the advisory discusses, check out the table...
by Dutonne Chong | Dec 4, 2024 | Self-Care Articles
Want to bounce back from any situation? Discover how to recover from crises by shifting your mindset in this excerpt from Tara Parker-Pope’s article published in The New York Times. Scientists who study stress and resilience say it’s important to think of...
by Dutonne Chong | Nov 8, 2024 | Self-Care Articles
Let go of unrealistic expectations about being a new mom, and learn how to set achievable goals that bring more confidence and clarity to your parenting journey in this blog by Sunflower Motherhood. Becoming a mom is a phenomenal journey filled with love, joy, and...
by Dutonne Chong | Nov 8, 2024 | Self-Care Articles
We often focus on building networks for our children, finding the best doctors and setting up playdates, but how often do we think about our own need for connection? An integrative review in Social Work in Public Health highlights how feeling socially connected can...
by Dutonne Chong | Nov 8, 2024 | Self-Care Articles
Discover five effective self-care practices to bring renewed energy to yourself and your parenting in this article by Leanne Spagnola for Girls Leadership. It is okay not to be okay right now. For many of us, this is the biggest emotional test we have faced. But...
by Dutonne Chong | Nov 8, 2024 | Self-Care Articles
Dive into this post by Amy Giguere Carney to find practical, realistic ways to integrate self-care into your routine and help you show up for yourself and your kids. While the post references families that have children with special needs, the strategies are helpful...