What Have Been Your Self Care Strategies?
“Wow, you certainly have your hands full!” If I had a nickel for every time I heard that expression, I would be a very rich woman! As a parent of multiple children on the Autistic Spectrum it has been VITAL that I take time for Self Care. I wanted to share what has worked for me in this Blog. I would like to hear from you! What have been your Self Care Strategies that you have found helpful as a parent? autismcaregiver@gmail.com What has been helpful for me is: 1. Contact with Other Parents of Children with Autism, Aspergers or ADHD. Sharing funny stories has actually been the most therapeutic! It has so helped me during difficult times to think, “This is not funny right now…..But when I share it with some other moms…They will find it hilariously funny and I will be able to laugh too!” Now that is QUALITY THERAPY like no other! Sharing similar stories with oth...