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Parent Care for Self: "Welcome to Wellness"
How well do I take care of myself?


In taking the assessment, please remember to read each statement carefully and mark the number indicating how well the statement describes you. Although a certain statement might not be true of you all the time, indicate how true it is of you most of the time.
1 = Not true of me ... 5 = Very true of me

1 2 3 4 5
I am good at dealing with stress.
I frequently feel overwhelmed by the things I have to do.
I have developed some ways of reducing stress that work for me.
I take time to care for myself.
I have learned that I don't have to do everything.
I feel like I manage my time fairly well.
I have difficulty managing my time to meet my needs and my family's needs.
I am so busy I don't have time to enjoy life.
I know how to set priorities so that I get the most important things done first.
I use a calendar or planner to keep myself organized.
I get enough sleep to stay healthy.
I get enough exercise to keep my body healthy.
I eat foods that help me feel good and healthy.
We spend our money wisely most of the time.
We save money to pay for unexpected expenses.
I am satisfied and fulfilled with my job.
I use credit sparingly.
My partner and I disagree about money frequently.
Family members share in getting household chores done.
I feel I am able to offer support to other parents.
I feel comfortable helping other parents do problem solving.
When I feel overwhelmed there are people I feel comfortable turning to for help.
I can call on family or close friends when I need help with my children.
It is difficult for me to ask others for help.
When people offer to help me I accept it.
I have many strengths as a parent.
I feel inadequate as a parent.
I have little control over my children and what they do.
I have been doing things to help me be a better parent.
I work to improve my talents.
I have some set goals for raising my children.
I have some basic, core principles that I follow in making my parenting decisions.
Being a parent is one of the most rewarding parts of my life.
I know what I want to accomplish in raising my children.


Note: If you do not have a spouse or partner, do not answer the following five items.

1 2 3 4 5
I feel that my parenting partner and I work well together in our child rearing.
My partner and I can't agree on how to raise the children.
My parenting partner and I have a good relationship.
My parenting partner recognizes my strengths as a parent.
My children would be better off if the other parent wasn't involved.

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