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Take Time for Yourself to Relieve Stress

Last Updated: September 27, 2008

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Parenting Tips for Your 8 Month Old Baby

There never seems to be enough time to do everything you feel you need to do. It is important to prioritize and do what must be done, which includes taking care of yourself.

Make a “to do” list for each day, and put the most important things at the top.

Be sure to plan time for yourself. The fun and trials of having an 8-month-old in your life may cause you to feel tired at times.

Swapping baby sitting time with friends can be a way to arrange for some important get-away times for you.

Be realistic about what you want to get done each day. It’s easy to feel defeated when you think you should accomplish superhuman goals.

Don’t skimp on sleep or exercise. It is part of taking good care of yourself so you feel rested and refreshed.


Learn more about Your 8 Month Old Baby from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.
Note to Parents: When reading this newsletter, remember: Every baby is different. Children may do things earlier or later than described here. This newsletter gives equal space and time to both sexes. If he or she is used, we are talking about all babies.
References: These materials were adapted by authors from Extension Just in Time Parenting Newsletters in California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.

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