Love Yourself First!
Femina|February 2024
Self-care and self-love in parenting are like a life jacket; you need to prioritise yourself before looking after your children.
Kayal Arivalan
Love Yourself First!

Parenting is undoubtedly one of life’s most rewarding journeys, but it is also a demanding and exhausting everyday task. There are joys, emotional highs and rewarding experiences, but the responsibilities that parenting entails can often be overwhelming. In the hustle of nurturing and caring for others, parents often forget the fundamental aspect of their own well-being. This is where the importance of self-care emerges – parents must love themselves first before showering love on the family.

SELF-CARE IS A NECESSITY, NOT A LUXURY

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