Parenting is not easy and it can be stressful sometimes. People often view the stress response as negative and want to avoid it as much as possible. However, there are some necessary and beneficial aspects to it. Our Continue reading “Parenting and stress”
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Recuperative Sleep
There are many strategies for reducing stress but one of the most important ones is making sure you and your children get recuperative sleep. Recuperative sleep is the type of sleep where you actually feel rested when you wake up Continue reading “Recuperative Sleep”
Finger Breaths
It can be difficult to teach young children how to calm themselves down in tough situations. One thing that research has shown is that slow, deep breaths help! There are numerous ways to help teach your child to take slow, deep breaths. Continue reading “Finger Breaths”
Listening to Music
Finding ways to relax as a family is can help everyone calm down during busy times together. Listening to music can help us relax and wind down after a long day or just after any stressful time. Listening to calming music as a family Continue reading “Listening to Music”