5 Ways to Cope with Parenting Stress  

The uncertainty in the world may be getting on your nerves, and the problem is that you are not the only one you need to worry about. Your children can also feel your stress and that can create stressed kids. If you and your children were struggling with anxiety before the pandemic, it has now probably heightened. Summer may have provided some respite, but new worries may be cropping up. What’s a parent to do when there are so many issues to worry about and no chance of knowing with certainty that your feared outcomes won’t come true? Here are a few questions to help you gauge your current stress level:  Have you found yourself getting upset by trivial situations?  Have you found it difficult to wind down? Have you found yourself over-reacting to different circumstances throughout the day? Have you been unable to relax? Have you found it difficult to calm down after something upset you?  Have you been in a state of nervous tension? Have you felt overly sensitive and touchy? Have you found yourself becoming easily agitated? Whether your stress level is high or low, take a moment to PAUSE every day. This break may help you recognize that you don’t have to bow down to stress and the anxious thoughts your mind generates all day long.  Prioritize. Are your daily deeds harmonizing with your values — the things that matters most to you? If a loved one was observing you from afar, would they be able to see by your actions that you are living a meaningful life? Is y...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Agitation Parenting Self-Help Stress anxiety coronavirus Relaxation self-compassion stress reduction Worry Source Type: blogs