Tips on Adoption through tough times

In this post we write about the best tips on adoption through tough times as being an adoptive parent isn't always so easy. With it's own set of unique challenges as well as getting caught up in meeting everyone else's needs you sometimes forget looking after yourself.

So here's a few tips when adopting and times are tough

Eating correctly - Often when stressed we forget to eat properly resulting in under-nourishing, Even if times are tough or you're constantly busy make time for them healthy regular snacks and meals for yourself, this will help when you have a lack of energy after all the running round which brings us on to the next point...

• Proper Sleep – As much as it gets harder to get the right nourishment to replace all the energy you burn a day but when you don't have the proper sleep, this is when your health can start to deteriorate. Try to have over ideally 6 hours sleep per day to maintain a healthy balance, even if you hear of people who can function good with only 4 hours it's never always a good idea to keep doing it.

• Make time for family or friends - it's always good when you can have time to meet up with your family or friends, even just for a talk and a cuppa' tea it'll help you from going mental, as looking after children day-in and out without seeing anyone else isn't an ideal situation for anyone.

• Improve family routine – What can be done to improve the daily routines? is there anything you can do which will help make more time in the day to relax or less stress on the children, this is something worth considering and solving.

• Ask for help – This is something that is mentioned again and again, it can be hard facing your fears and opening up to people but when there's a chance they can understand your situation and shred some light then it's always best to try and ask someone for help.

• Have fun with your children – Parents can often get too caught up in work or dealing with tough daily situations where the fun is forgot about, remember when we was a child we always wanted to go on little adventures, play with new toys or spend time together.. try to keep things simple yet enjoyable.

Last but not least Dont forget about how your family are, regardless of all the tough times you're faced with in day to day life your family is still making progress and will do for many years, as adoption parents you can sometimes forget how well your family is actually doing, never forget this!