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Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Balancing caring for your parents and caring for your own children: 6 of 11

More and more, people find themselves trying to balance caring for their parents and their own children at the same time. It can be a delicate and stressful balancing act. Some tips for dealing with this are: 1. Take care of yourself first. You can't care for others if you're not in good physical and emotional shape yourself first. Be sure to get plenty of sleep, exercise, and eat well. Talk to a trusted friend about your feelings and the things you are dealing with. If you find yourself overwhelmed it is ok to take a break. In fact, it's imperative that you get a break. 2. Get outside hel...
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