“Yet, when we take care of ourselves we are far more capable of loving ourselves, we have a greater capacity to manage daily stressors, and we are able to be more intentional in our relationships. Self-care is important...but how do we start to incorporate it into our lives?”

As parents most of us put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be the best parents we can possibly be. And some of the time we completely miss the mark. Yes, we are all “that parent”.

I knew that I'd made the right decision in getting us out of our home and in a new environment. I needed a change of scenery to help me regulate my own stress and internal, shame-filled, dialogue. I needed a cup of coffee to take a deep breath. I needed a space that allowed me to get centered again so that I could connect and parent in a meaningful and intentional way.