As adults, we tend to think of children as perpetually happy and carefree. But, even kids can get stressed out. It's important to recognize normal stress levels versus stress that needs to be addressed by a doctor or therapist. Here are some warning signs to watch for. Common Childhood Stressors Kids begin to experience stress at a very young age. Often, preschoolers will suffer from separation anxiety because they don't want to be away from their parents and this is a form of stress. As … [Read more...]
Back to School Tips for the Stressed Out Parent
My Little Man has finished his first month of Preschool. Whew! While I am thankful, having two kids in two separate schools, teaching our local chapter of Adventurer Club, and running a blog - well, it's easy to get stressed out. While you are getting into the groove of back to school season, I wanted to remind you all that staying healthy is important for stressed out parents as well. 3 Back to School Tips for the Stressed Out Parent Sleep While getting down the sleep routine is essential … [Read more...]
Eight Ways to Combat Stress Naturally
I had an eye opening moment recently. An epiphany I suppose. I was lying down next to my Little Man one afternoon. Flipping through the television channels and I saw one of those doctor shows on and the topic was stress and anxiety. It was then that I realized that I am suffering from stress and anxiety - nothing serious, but enough that I wanted to do something about it. You know when you know something is wrong with you, but you just keep sweeping it under the rug? You take care of others … [Read more...]
Stressed Less Living by Tracie Miles Review
I get stressed out easily. I am working on it. It is a slow process. Stressed-Less Living by Tracie Miles is a timely book. With the New Year upon us (wow! how quickly time flies) and many of us wanting to improve our lives with real resolutions, I think that Stressed-less Living is vital for today. About Stressed-less Living Stress has become a universal epidemic waging war against the hearts of women and men everywhere. Women who wake up every morning to face the stressors in their … [Read more...]
