10 Self-Care Tips for Parents to Avoid Burnout

[{"selector":"#anim-8215dcca-47e7-477a-a192-fac3dfe58621","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-96fde329-b508-4aff-893d-7b62917fc363","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(-270deg) translate3d(0px, 4824.78608%, 0) rotate(270deg)","rotate(-270deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(270deg)"]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Written by: Aquib Nawab Credits: FLUX-schnell Parenting

1. Get Enough Sleep

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2. Set Boundaries Clearly

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3. Ask for Help

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4. Take Short Breaks

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5. Eat Healthy Meals

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6. Reserve "Me Time"

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7. Practice Gratitude

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8. Stay Connected

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9. Move Every Day

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10. Seek Support Early

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