Being good to yourself is a big part of being the best parent you can be.
You may feel stressed after you come home from work. I came home and turned on some Christmas music to cheer myself up. If you need something uplifting, turn on some music on Pandora to help yourself feel better so that you can prepare a healthy meal for your family and be there for them.
You want to practice what you preach when it comes to your children. In order to be a good example for your child, you have to take good care of yourself first.
Get sufficient exercise. Try to integrate the entire family when you have the opportunity to be active. Whenever you have the chance to be active as a family, it’s an awesome experience. But also try to make some exercise time on your own as well.
Remember, take the time to care of yourself so that you can be the best parent that you can be for your child!