Ways to Nurture Yourself
N-notice what you say to yourself
U-understand the impact of chronic stress
R-regularly connect with your spouse, and supportive friends and family
T-take time to focus on the moment
U-understand as much as you can about your child’s developmental strengths and needs
R-redefine priorities regularly
E-enjoy and relax—trigger the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system
Y-yowl at the moon
O-open up and ask for support
U-use your promises to fulfill your own needs and thus the needs of others

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