The Essential Role of Parental Self-Care

“It’s key to make sure that as a parent, we’re okay.” – Kayla Tychsen

Summary

The conversation emphasises the critical need for parents to prioritise their own well-being in order to effectively nurture their children. It discusses how neglecting self-care can hinder a parent’s ability to provide the love and support their children need.

Takeaways

We’re just running on empty, meeting the needs of our children.

If our needs are not being met, we can’t show up fully.

It’s key to make sure that as a parent, we’re okay.

We need to give our children the goodness and healthy parts.

Parental well-being directly impacts child development.

Self-care is not selfish; it’s essential for effective parenting.

Mental and physical health are crucial for nurturing children.

Parents should prioritise their own needs alongside their children’s.

Healthy parents create a loving environment for their kids.

Nurturing starts with the parent being in a good space.

Kayla Tychsen is an Accredited Parent Coach, a Certified Integrative Trauma Coach, and a

TEDx speaker who is passionate about empowering parents, educators, and caregivers to

cultivate confidence, connection, and joy in their homes and classrooms. With training in

Trauma-Informed Classrooms, Resilience in Children, Social Emotional Learning, and an AMI

Montessori certificate for ages 0-3, Kayla brings a holistic and research-backed approach to her

work.

Kayla’s work has spanned the globe, from working in an inner-city classroom in Southern

California, co-founding two elementary schools for refugee populations in Lebanon, to

supporting families around the world with practical, evidence-based solutions. Having navigated

postpartum anxiety, she understands firsthand the challenges of parenting. Her journey fuels her

dedication to helping parents become aware of how their past experiences shape their present

parenting, define and live their values, and foster deep, secure relationships with their children.

Through personalised coaching, engaging workshops, and accessible online resources, she

equips families with the knowledge and tools to create a nurturing environment where children

feel safe and empowered to thrive in today’s world.

Contact: [email protected]

Website: www.yourconsciousparentcoach.com

TEDx Talk: www.yourconsciousparentcoach.com/tedx

Connected Parent Course: www.yourconsciousparentcoach.com/parenting_cohort

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