Parental Stress and Coping Skills
The first webpage article I'll be reviewing is called "Stress management for parents and it's by "The Child Development Institute".
URL: https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/how-to-be-a-parent/angry_child/stress/#.XQK6jC3MzVo
This article has complied a very nice, lengthy list of stress coping techniques and management activities that parents can do at any time, anywhere. It also does a nice job of explaining what stress is and why our bodies react to it the way they do.
The second webpage article is called "4 Tips for Managing Parenting Stress". It's written by Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D., and comes to use from Psychology Today.
URL: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-race-good-health/201306/4-tips-managing-parenting-stress
This article explains the groups of people most affected by parenting stress, and 4 tips for helping them alleviate some of the burden in order to better their parent-child relationship.
The last webpage article I looked at is called "How to Cope with Parenting Stress and Anxiety", written by Vincent Iannelli, MD, and posted on Very Well Mind's webpage.
URL: https://www.verywellmind.com/parenting-anxiety-2634007
This particular article focuses more on anxiety and the anxiety for parents that stems from stress, usually from developmental milestones in their children.
The common theme we see throughout each article is this, you are not alone, take time for yourself, and find support. Most parents are going through the exact same thing, or at least something very similar with their own children. Often all it takes is a little reassurance from a trusted friend or family member to clear up some of the stress that comes with developmental milestones. Each parent, especially those experiencing stress, (which, let's face it, is all of them!) need and deserve time to themselves as needed to take a break and breath when things become overwhelming. Studies have shown that this adaptation process, or taking a few moments to yourself when you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed can make all of the difference in the level of anxiety and stress experienced. The techniques mentioned such as deep breathing, using your support systems, or seeking a therapist are all very helpful, useful, and doable for most parents. Even for those who aren't able to financially afford support such as a therapist, many activities to help calm the mind and alleviate stress are free. Things such as Yoga thats been proven to alleviate stress and anxiety can be done in the comfort of your own home, and free of charge via apps like youtube. Parental stress is so common and almost a given for every parent at some point in time raising their children. Try to remember you aren't alone, you have support and techniques at your disposal, and take time for yourself!
URL: https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/how-to-be-a-parent/angry_child/stress/#.XQK6jC3MzVo
This article has complied a very nice, lengthy list of stress coping techniques and management activities that parents can do at any time, anywhere. It also does a nice job of explaining what stress is and why our bodies react to it the way they do.
The second webpage article is called "4 Tips for Managing Parenting Stress". It's written by Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D., and comes to use from Psychology Today.
URL: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-race-good-health/201306/4-tips-managing-parenting-stress
This article explains the groups of people most affected by parenting stress, and 4 tips for helping them alleviate some of the burden in order to better their parent-child relationship.
The last webpage article I looked at is called "How to Cope with Parenting Stress and Anxiety", written by Vincent Iannelli, MD, and posted on Very Well Mind's webpage.
URL: https://www.verywellmind.com/parenting-anxiety-2634007
This particular article focuses more on anxiety and the anxiety for parents that stems from stress, usually from developmental milestones in their children.
The common theme we see throughout each article is this, you are not alone, take time for yourself, and find support. Most parents are going through the exact same thing, or at least something very similar with their own children. Often all it takes is a little reassurance from a trusted friend or family member to clear up some of the stress that comes with developmental milestones. Each parent, especially those experiencing stress, (which, let's face it, is all of them!) need and deserve time to themselves as needed to take a break and breath when things become overwhelming. Studies have shown that this adaptation process, or taking a few moments to yourself when you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed can make all of the difference in the level of anxiety and stress experienced. The techniques mentioned such as deep breathing, using your support systems, or seeking a therapist are all very helpful, useful, and doable for most parents. Even for those who aren't able to financially afford support such as a therapist, many activities to help calm the mind and alleviate stress are free. Things such as Yoga thats been proven to alleviate stress and anxiety can be done in the comfort of your own home, and free of charge via apps like youtube. Parental stress is so common and almost a given for every parent at some point in time raising their children. Try to remember you aren't alone, you have support and techniques at your disposal, and take time for yourself!
These are great websites! I really liked this assignment because it taught us how to find these resources if we ever need them. I like the common themes you noticed such as parents not being alone and taking time for yourself. This where perceptive could really help parental stress. If parents can remember that all parents go through stress and that there is not a perfect family, then their percepectice can help buffer their parental stress.
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