Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care

Building Rhythms of Self-Care Into Our Parenting with Nicole Barlow


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How do you define self-care? Are you establishing a routine of self-care that supports you to meet your kid's needs? Nicole Barlow joins the podcast to discuss how we think about self-care, why it's crucial, and how to create rhythms of self-care in our homes. She is a certified wellness coach, TBRI® Practitioner, and parent trainer for foster and adoptive parents.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Re-define self-care
  • Why is self-care crucial for parents and caregivers?
  • Why do so many of us resist or neglect self-care?
  • What are some of the benefits of a well-rounded approach to self-care that might move the needle for someone who says, “I’m too busy…” or “Self-care is selfish, etc.”
  • What are some of the indicators we might identify in our lives that say we should focus on our wellbeing more intently? 
  • Framing a holistic approach to self-care:
    • Physical wellness
      • Emotional & Mental wellness
  • Spiritual wellness
  • Where does one start if we’ve never established regular self-care routines?
  • How can we build from that starting place into overall rhythms of self-care?
  • Where do practices like meal planning, budgeting, and home management fit into the picture?
  • What about socialization, building a support network, engaging in respite, etc.?
  • What do you recommend to parents and caregivers who look up one day and find themselves isolated or without a solid support network? 
  • Where do they start building or re-building that for themselves? 
  • Practical advice to start and maintain a self-care routine
    • Walk every day
      • Boost the benefit by walking with a friend
      • Boost the benefit by engaging in quiet time, self-reflection, prayer, etc.
    • Engage in strength training
      • Building muscle aids the body in processing stress
    • Eat whole foods
      • Nourishing your body aids in regulating and processing stress

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