Caring for Yourself When Your Child Is Having a Tough Day
The Autism Mums Podcast · Victoria Bennion and Natalie Tealdi
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Show Notes
In this week's episode of The Autism Mums Podcast we're talking about ways to look after yourself when your child is having a tough day.
Key Takeaways
How supporting our children with their emotions can leave us feeling completely drained.
Common mistakes we’ve made when trying to "push through" a tough day.
Simple ways we try to carve out moments of calm: meditation, breathing space, and gentle resets.
How creating a comforting environment - with blankets, candles, soft music - can make a difference.
Allowing yourself to cancel non-essential tasks or meetings when you need breathing space.
The power of talking it out with someone who truly understands.
Finding and building a supportive community around you.
The importance of zoning out, resting, and knowing that tomorrow is a new day.
Mentioned in This Episode
Gabby Bernstein’s Meditation App
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