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Guest blogger <\/a>Liz Matheis is the parent of three kids ages 7, 5, and 1. She knows what it means to be weary, and today she offers ideas about how parents of kids with special needs can get a break now and then.<\/em><\/p>\n

A Break for Weary Special Needs Parents<\/h3>\n

You\u2019re a caregiver of a child with special needs, and there are days that seem endless. Endless being defined as it feels as if there is no end to the day. You are constantly in thought, anticipating the next task, the next transition, accommodating your child\u2019s needs, making changes in your home, in your routine, in your schedule. You are tending to everyone else\u2019s needs, and yours may or may not get addressed at around midnight when you are so weary you are probably drooling over your remote control! You can probably do this for a couple of days, but burn out is impending, and you shouldn\u2019t wait until you feel like your head is going to implode or explode, or worse, both.\u00a0 Instead, let\u2019s think about how we\u2019re going to give you some down time.<\/p>\n

As a caregiver to your special needs child, you are in a constant state of fight (vs. flight). Your body has this mechanism because, back in the day, you needed to run away from the lion that was looking at you and thinking you would make a fine snack. But, today, we don\u2019t need to run away from the lions that surround us\u2026 well, at least not the literal lion! With that said, your body is constantly pumping cortisol, which is not how we were meant to function. As a result, your body does not get a chance to repair itself, which leaves you at risk for illness, general malaise, fatigue, depression, and anxiety.<\/p>\n

#1: Give a Break and Take a Break<\/h3>\n

Between you and your spouse, you need to take a break and give a break. That is, when you\u2019ve simply had enough, tag your spouse in to handle the situation. Walk away and take a breather, and don\u2019t wait until you\u2019re at the end of your rope. Recognize your bodily signs and your emotional state to know when it\u2019s time to ask for help and walk away. If you are a single parent, swap time off with another single parent. You can also use the \u201cGive a Break and Take a Break\u201d idea to watch the kids one night when your husband goes out, and vice versa.<\/p>\n

#2: Take a Kit Kat Break<\/h3>\n

Well, not literally, but at the end of each night, give yourself one hour to decompress from the day. Do whatever you want. Have a cup of tea, watch your favorite show, read a book, give yourself a manicure. Whatever makes you feel happy! But, dedicate this one hour to yourself each night so that you feel like you have something to look forward to at the end of the night. No matter how rough the day is, you know you have that one hour to yourself later.<\/p>\n

#3: Ask for Help<\/h3>\n

A date night or a girl\u2019s night is your God-given right. You may be saying right now, \u201cWell, I can\u2019t leave my child with anyone.\u201d\u00a0 If you have a willing family member, enlist his\/her help. If you don\u2019t, find a babysitter and train him\/her to understand your child\u2019s needs and how to cope. If you don\u2019t have someone to help, then hire someone to help.<\/p>\n

Making a commitment to your well-being makes it possible for you to take care of your child and family. When there is an emergency landing in a plane, parents\/adults are instructed to put a life mask on first, and then place it on your child. This is done for a reason. If you are not breathing, you can\u2019t do anything for anyone else.\u00a0 Make use of these easy and do-able ways of taking care of yourself consistently.<\/p>\n

How Do You Find Rest?<\/h3>\n

What do you do when you’re weary and stressed? What works and what doesn’t? Leave a comment.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Liz Matheis is a clinical psychologist and school psychologist in Parsippany, NJ. She offers support, assessments, and advocacy for children who are managing Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, and behavioral difficulties, as well as their families. She is also a contributor to several popular magazines. Visit\u00a0<\/span>www.psychedconsult.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>for more information.<\/em><\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.4.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_comments _builder_version=”4.4.2″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#42313A” button_bg_color=”#EBDCB2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_comments][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_sidebar _builder_version=”4.4.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#42313A” background_color_gradient_end=”#EBDCB2″ background_color_gradient_direction=”159deg” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#1c1259″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”25px|0px|5px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”horizontal_optin_column_1″ _builder_version=”4.3.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.2″ header_text_align=”right” header_text_color=”#45107a” header_3_font=”Dancing Script|700|||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#B4DBC0″ header_3_font_size=”45px” custom_margin=”10px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]

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How can parents of kids with special needs get a break now & then? Guest blogger Liz Matheis suggests 3 ways special needs parents can rest & reduce stress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10008,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[caption id=\"attachment_10008\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"500\"]\"How<\/a> Photo Credit: Stuart Miles at www.freeidigitalphotos.net<\/a>[\/caption]\n\nGuest blogger Liz Mathies<\/a> is the parent of three kids ages 7, 5, and 1. She knows what it means to be weary, and today she offers ideas about how parents of kids with special needs can get a break now and then.<\/em>\n

A Break for Weary Special Needs Parents<\/h3>\n

You\u2019re a caregiver of a child with special needs, and there are days that seem endless. Endless being defined as it feels as if there is no end to the day. You are constantly in thought, anticipating the next task, the next transition, accommodating your child\u2019s needs, making changes in your home, in your routine, in your schedule. You are tending to everyone else\u2019s needs, and yours may or may not get addressed at around midnight when you are so weary , you are probably drooling over your remote control! You can probably do this for a couple of days, but burn out is impending, and you shouldn\u2019t wait until you feel like your head is going to implode or explode, or worse, both.\u00a0 Instead, let\u2019s think about how we\u2019re going to give you some down time.<\/p>\n

As a caregiver to your special needs child, you are in a constant state of fight (vs. flight). Your body has this mechanism because, back in the day, you needed to run away from the lion that was looking at you and thinking you would make a fine snack. But, today, we don\u2019t need to run away from the lions that surround us\u2026 well, at least not the literal lion! With that said, your body is constantly pumping cortisol, which is not how we were meant to function. As a result, your body does not get a chance to repair itself, which leaves you at risk for illness, general malaise, fatigue, depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n

#1: Give a Break and Take a Break<\/h3>\n

Between you and your spouse, you need to take a break and give a break. That is, when you\u2019ve simply had enough, tag your spouse in to handle the situation. Walk away and take a breather, and don\u2019t wait until you\u2019re at the end of your rope. Recognize your bodily signs and your emotional state to know when it\u2019s time to ask for help and walk away. If you are a single parent, swap time off with another single parent. You can also use the \u201cGive a Break and Take a Break\u201d idea to watch the kids one night when your husband goes out, and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n

#2: Take a Kit Kat Break<\/h3>\n

Well, not literally, but at the end of each night, give yourself one hour to decompress from the day. Do whatever you want. Have a cup of tea, watch your favorite show, read a book, give yourself a manicure. Whatever makes you feel happy! But, dedicate this one hour to yourself each night so that you feel like you have something to look forward to at the end of the night. No matter how rough the day is, you know you have that one hour to yourself later.<\/p>\n\n

#3: Ask for Help<\/h3>\n

A date night or a girl\u2019s night is your God-given right. You may be saying right now, \u201cWell, I can\u2019t leave my child with anyone.\u201d\u00a0 If you have a willing family member, enlist his\/her help. If you don\u2019t, find a babysitter and train him\/her to understand your child\u2019s needs and how to cope. If you don\u2019t have someone to help, then hire someone to help.<\/p>\n

Making a commitment to your well-being makes it possible for you to take care of your child and family. When there is an emergency landing in a plane, parents\/adults are instructed to put a life mask on first, and then place it on your child. This is done for a reason. If you are not breathing, you can\u2019t do anything for anyone else.\u00a0 Make use of these easy and do-able ways of taking care of yourself consistently.<\/p>\n\n

How Do You Find Rest?<\/h3>\n

What do you do when you're weary and stressed? What works and what doesn't? Leave a comment.<\/p>\n

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