As parent when we hear the words “self-care” it brings to mind bubble bathes with soft music playing- at least for this writer. Yet how do we take care of ourselves to enable us to care for those around us. Here are a few articles that may help you find that balance.
According to the American Institute for Stress, stress is the number one problem for Americans. We face it on a daily basis, here are a few tips to help you shift from stressed to relaxed.
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Learning to relax is tough, yet here are a few ideas that may help you with the great idea of relaxing as a parent. May you seize the moments.
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Constant hard work and demands for time and attention can create stress. In today’s world children can feel as much pressure as adults. There are ways you can help stress proof your children so they’ll “bounce back” even when they are exposed to stress.
Temper tantrums are normal and common during the toddler years. Children have tantrums when they are frustrated and overloaded. The push/pull feelings of wanting to grow up but wanting to be close to you can lead to episodes of overload. So can being sick, hungry or tired. The toddler can fall apart when faced [...]
Temper tatrums are a normal part of growing up. All children have them. Often they happen at different stages for different reasons. Sometimes they take you be surprise and sometimes they are predictable. There are no magic cures but there are some successful techniques that can help.
Infants
