Taking Care of Me: (So I Can Take Care of My Children)

Taking care of ourselves is the first and most important parenting tool for taking care of our children. When we take care of ourselves, we learn to--

• understand our own needs and temperaments
• understand our children's needs and temperaments
• see options for dealing with stressors
• avoid unhealthy situations
• use creative problem solving for ourselves and our children

Taking Care of Me helps reduce frustration for young and first-time parents by helping them find a balance between meeting their own needs and meeting their children's needs. It promotes confident parents and builds self-esteem by encouraging goal setting and recognition of small successes.