How to stay out of the Red zone
Children synchronize to our stress level. That is why the best thing you cna do as a parent is take good care of yourself so you can meet the needs of your children.
More infoMary Sheedy Kurcinka Ed.D and Lynn Jessen MA
Children synchronize to our stress level. That is why the best thing you cna do as a parent is take good care of yourself so you can meet the needs of your children.
More infoPerhaps it was the foot stomp punctuating the shrill rebuttal to your simple question that caught your attention today. Lately, it seems “normal” for your child to scream every time you ask her to do anything. How did this happen?
More infoThe demands of being a parent can feel relentless. Frequent meltdowns wear you down, and leave you feeling powerless to stop them, but you are not. Today, Lynn and I offer you four effective strategies to lower stress by preventing some of the meltdowns from occurring in the first place.
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More infoMusic reduces stress – supposedly. That is until you attempt to get your child to practice. It appears that the “shut down” stress response has struck even activities children have previously enjoyed. The announcement of practice time raises a chorus of; “I can’t.” “I won’t.” “You can’t make me!” “It’s too hard.” “I miss you.” “Stay with me.” And repeats itself growing ever more “forte.”
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