Encore: 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 returning to our earlier episode where we talk 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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