Table 4.

Categories and definitions for caregivers’ strategies for self-care. Caregivers could list up to five self-care strategies. The number of parents who reported using at least one strategy in the relevant category are listed below category names.

Code	Description	Example
Being Present (34 caregivers, 73.9%)	Parent references an activity focused on quiet time, time alone, or time in nature. Included in this category was spirituality and religious activities.	• Meditation • Yoga • Spending time in nature • “Me time” • Prayer
Maintaining Physical Health (31 caregivers, 67.4%)	Parent references being active or healthy eating, or other method of maintaining health.	• Exercise • Take walk • Sleep • Eat healthier
Seeking Social Support (25 caregivers, 54.3%)	Parent references spending time with or talking to loved ones, or reaching out for professional or specialized support.	• Spend time with friends • Spend time with partner • Go to a support group • Talk to a counselor
Engaging in Hobbies (18 caregivers, 39.1%)	Parent references participating in a hobby or favored activity.	• Read quietly • Gardening • Cooking
Treating Oneself to Small Luxuries (13 caregivers, 28.3%)	Parent references a small luxury or indulgence.	• Get pedicures • Take a bath • Eat chocolate
Consuming Media (9 caregivers, 19.6%)	Parent references music, movies, or other media.	• Watch TV • Relax with movie • Music
Seeking Information (3 caregivers, 6.5%)	Parent references educating self or researching solutions.	• Research • Internet – seminars