{"id":4587,"date":"2019-03-20T01:20:02","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T01:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer.mysites.io\/?p=4587"},"modified":"2019-03-20T01:20:02","modified_gmt":"2019-03-20T01:20:02","slug":"myths-about-self-care-for-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/growingkids.com\/myths-about-self-care-for-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Myths About Self-Care for Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"

Self-care seems to be overlooked or forgotten about for parents, and frankly, this is oftentimes intentional. There are a lot of myths that revolve around self-care, which is why Growing Kids Learning Centers is here to clear the air. Find the truth about self-care myths for parents in today\u2019s blog, and schedule a visit<\/a> with any one of our preschool and child care centers in <\/span>Goshen<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Warsaw<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Plymouth<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Elkhart<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Valparaiso<\/span><\/a>, South Bend (at <\/span>Ireland Road<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>State Road 23<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>North Bendix Drive<\/span><\/a>), <\/span>Chesterton<\/span><\/a>, or <\/span>Bristol<\/span> today!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Myth: \u201cParents should take care of their kids, not themselves.\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n

Fact:<\/b> The two aren\u2019t mutually exclusive! Plus, a parent can\u2019t properly take care of their preschooler or 3rd grader if their basic needs aren\u2019t met. And besides \u2014 parents can love their children unconditionally <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> still want time for themselves. To give yourself as a parent takes a tremendous toll, in spite of how rewarding it can be.<\/span><\/p>\n

An iPhone or a remote controller can only run for so long before needing a recharge. Needing to recharge our batteries doesn\u2019t make us bad parents, it makes us human.<\/span><\/p>\n

Myth: \u201cIt\u2019s selfish of parents to want time to themselves.\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n

Fact:<\/b> Everyone should want time to themselves! It\u2019s healthy, and it\u2019s a way to stay connected to our individuality. Parenting just happens to be this strange situation where you simultaneously miss your kids like crazy, and also want a minute alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

As our preschool and daycare center has said before, it\u2019s essential for parents to be at their best selves to be their best selves as parents. Sometimes recharging can only happen most authentically and most fully when parents are on their own.\"\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Myth: \u201cThis is what parents signed up for.\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n

Fact:<\/b> Nothing can ever fully prepare someone for becoming a parent. We can go into parenting knowing that we\u2019ll be overwhelmed, but that doesn\u2019t magically erase those future moments when we feel stressed out. Parents still deserve self-care, and they shouldn\u2019t have to fully sacrifice every single fiber of their being or their interests at all times \u2014 that\u2019s an unfair expectation that parents already face.<\/span><\/p>\n

Myth: \u201cI didn\u2019t take time off of parenting, why should others?\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n

Fact:<\/b> No parenting situation is identical, for starters. No human experience is identical, for that matter! Each parent brings their own unique strengths and areas of growth to the table. Our fears, challenges, triumphs, and dreams are all wonderfully unique to us. Comparison is not only unproductive and unreasonable, but also unfair.<\/span><\/p>\n

Every person deserves self-care<\/a> \u2014 parents included. At Growing Kids Learning Centers, we know that we can help parents by providing the best child care and preschool programs in Northern Indiana. When you need assistance with coverage and want nothing less than exceptional care, we\u2019ve got you covered. Read our reviews<\/a> to see why people love the peace of mind that comes from child care with Growing Kids, and contact us to set up a tour today before space fills up. We look forward to hearing from you!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Self-care seems to be overlooked or forgotten about for parents, and frankly, this is oftentimes intentional. There are a lot of myths that revolve around self-care, which is why Growing Kids Learning Centers is here to clear the air. 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