Parenting is so much easier when you make time for yourself. It’s all about balance!

Naturally, raising children is a time-consuming job that can sometimes seem to take over your whole life. But you’ve got to look after your own needs too – making sure you’re getting some support, companionship, intimacy, recreation and even a little time alone!

You’ll feel much better about being a parent if you can find ways to balance work and family, call on assistance from friends and relatives and work as a team with your partner. You won’t get as stressed and it will make it much easier to be patient and calm when your child needs you.