| Parenting according to Wikipedia is the process of | | | | 3. Date yourself - Take time out, be with yourself once |
| promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, | | | | in a while. You can spent it to reading, listen to your |
| and intellectual development of a child from infancy to | | | | favorite music, or surf the net. This will bring relaxation |
| adulthood. Parenting refers to the activity of raising a | | | | and introspection. Get in touch with your inner self. |
| child rather than the biological relationship. | | | | |
| But for me parenting is a 24/7 job which means a | | | | |
| tedious one. Thus a parent deserves a break just as | | | | |
| the best machine malfunctions for too much usage. As | | | | 4. Go Out with Friends - Cheer up, a movie, swimming |
| parent, your family as a whole depends and needs | | | | or even a chit chat with your pal will give you a break |
| you, it is important that you keep yourself in good | | | | with your daily routine. Enjoy! |
| shape all the times. | | | | |
| "Parenting burnout" associated with change in appetite, | | | | |
| mood swings, and irritability is sometimes unavoidable. | | | | |
| Our well-being is reflected on our children. Therefore | | | | |
| allowing oneself to relax is not a selfish act. | | | | |
| Below are suggested ways for relaxation. | | | | 5.Exercise - Dance your exhaustion away. Exercise |
| | | | recharges your system with your much needed |
| | | | | energy. |
| 1. Slumber, sweetly - Catch up with your most needed | | | | |
| rest. Take advantage of the time when your children | | | | |
| are resting. Rest as well. You may seek help from | | | | |
| other member of the family to take good care of your | | | | |
| kids a few minutes to get that uninterrupted shuteye in | | | | 6. Indulge - Reward yourself for a job well done. |
| a comfy be. Have a sound sleep. | | | | Buy that high heeled shoe you've been wanting. Treat |
| | | | | yourself in a spa, have nails polished. You deserve |
| | | | these treats and small self pampering. Get convince, |
| 2. Constructive daydreaming - Your state of mind | | | | look at your children. |
| affect your body, this mental vacation can be quite | | | | |
| restful. Engage all your sese with your imagination. | | | | |
| Picture in your mind one place you have visted or | | | | |
| wanted to visit. Revisit in your cooffee break or in your | | | | 7. Play with your spouse - Nothing can beat the |
| sleepless nights beautiful places you have visted. | | | | comfort of your partner's arms. Someone whom you |
| Happy Trip! | | | | can count on to face the day ahead. De stress with |
| | | | | your partner, be intimate and be passionate. Lights off! |
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