Self-care

Supporting and caring for children with complex needs and behaviors can be emotionally, mentally, and physically demanding. Caregivers must prioritize their well-being to avoid burnout. This [...]

As parents and caregivers, you know you need to take care of yourself. You have likely heard that caring for children and youth with trauma histories increases your risk of […]

An e-series is a collection of emails about a specific topic that will be sent to your inbox once a week. These emails will include information, resources, and tips to […]

Self-care is an essential priority for all parents. We can’t take care of others if we don’t care for ourselves. It may seem as if you don’t have enough time […]

You are a foster parent. Perhaps you’ve been doing this for a long time. Or, maybe you are newly licensed or have just finished your first placement. Perhaps you’re a […]

Compassionate and empathic people often lean toward caregiving roles. But these same traits that make for great caregivers of children who come from hard places also leave you vulnerable to […]

Download PDF Valuing the importance of taking care of yourself is essential to successful parenting. Life, work, and family commitments take a toll on everyone. We all have responsibilities that [...]