Being a parent is a full-time commitment, filled with endless responsibilities, but in the rush of daily life, one thing often gets forgotten: you. In a world where parents are expected to juggle jobs, home life, and emotional support for their children, the reality is clear - parenting without self-care leads to burnout. But what if prioritising your well-being is the key to raising happy, resilient children?
Experts say it is not selfish, it is essential. The couple who learned balance Meet Mercy and David Mwangangi. "At first, we thought being hands-on parents meant giving up everything else.
We were exhausted, emotionally drained, and frustrated," says Mercy, a mother of two. David, her husband, nods. "We barely had time for ourselves, let alone each other.
We lost sight of what made us happy outside of parenting." They discovered short walks together, scheduling solo 'me-time,' and embracing self-care and everything shifted. "Now, we feel more connected, not just as parents, but as partners.
