✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

12.39 – Balancing Sleep With Parenting or Night Shifts: When caring for children or working nights, perfect sleep may be unrealistic, but strategic rest is achievable. Focus on quality over quantity. Break rest into planned segments when full nights aren’t possible. Use blackout curtains and sound machines to mimic nighttime. Communicate with family or coworkers about your rest schedule so boundaries are honored. Nap strategically before shifts to prevent exhaustion buildup. Nutrition also matters—avoid heavy meals before sleeping during daylight. Parenting requires flexibility, but consistency within chaos builds resilience. Create rituals with kids, like quiet story time, that calm both of you simultaneously. If schedules change weekly, maintain at least one steady anchor time daily for grounding. Prioritize recovery on off-days rather than pushing productivity. This balanced approach keeps emotional patience intact and prevents burnout. Adapting doesn’t mean lowering standards—it means mastering rhythm under unpredictable circumstances without losing stability.

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Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

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