{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Thriving Kids","title":"How Can I Take Care of Myself So I Can Be The Best Parent I Can Be?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0c06745a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2109,"description":"Self-care for parents isn’t selfish — it’s fuel.\nIn this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson talks with Dr. Joanna Kim about what real self-care looks like for busy parents — especially those who feel guilty about taking a break.\nWe cover:\n• Why self-care can feel like a privilege or unrealistic\n• How to “fill your cup” in 1 to 5 minutes (no spa day required)\n• The science of parent engagement and what gets in the way\n• How sleep, boundaries, and saying no protect your energy\n• Why modeling rest and balance matters for your kids\nFrom tea with a daily quote to pocket Sudoku to sleeping in without guilt — this episode is about small, doable changes that help you show up as the parent you want to be.\nFollow Dr. Kim’s Engaging Families Lab:\nInstagram: @engagingfamilieslab\nWebsite: engagingfamilieslab.org\nFurther reading\nThe Impact of Parental Burnout – American Psychological Association (APA)\nMental Health Resources for Parents – Mental Health America (MHA)\nWhy Self-Care Is Essential to Parenting – Child Mind Institute ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/MDrkVBxL9DiP-AOjpXeqSeDkDXWr4TZ1Gmxkp6wFi2w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zYTEy/ZWQ4NDgzMTE5YmUw/ZjEzYTJiMjIwNWM5/MDgyMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}