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Caregivers often try to instill in their children the importance of taking care of others – but a new article by PBS Kids for Parents notes that it’s also important for caregivers to teach children simple acts of self-care.

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While some activities might come to mind when thinking about self-care – such as a bubble bath, reading a beloved book, or watching a favorite movie – there are other methods that might not immediately come to mind. Naming feelings and taking care of one’s health are examples of how self-care includes healthy habits for the mind and body.

The PBS Kids for Parents article lists 11 strategies that children can utilize to promote self-care. These include:

• Take belly breaths
• Get silly
• Drink more water
• Be proactive
• Incorporate rest
• Get the wiggles out
• Write (or color) it out
• Take a break
• Have a healthy snack
• Get clean
• Try affirmations by breathing in and breathe out a positive phrase or empowering mantra

To read descriptions of these 11 strategies and to learn more how to promote self-care among children, read PBS Kids for Parents’ article.