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4.2.2 Extreme Parenting = Extreme Self-Care
Most adults must quickly adjust to the demands of raising a gifted child whose needs frequently include continuous stimulation, answers to relentless questions, emotional understanding, and little sleep. However, it is essential for adult caregivers to ensure that that are meeting their own needs as well as those of their children. Often this situation requires extreme relaxation to complement extreme parenting. Contemplative practices, including mindfulness, provide avenues for deep relaxation. This session will focus on a panoply of resources from which busy adults may choose to integrate self-care holistically combined with recommended practices for maintaining balance.