Parents, Kids, and Your Inner Child

 Parents are some of the most stressed readers I have, for several reasons. First, we all want to do what's best for our kids, and the thought of possibly failing them can keep us up at night.  Second, parenting can take a lot of resources (both physical and emotional), which can make it challenging to meet our own self-care needs at times.  And also--let's face it--kids can be challenging to deal with at times.  Here are some stress relief resources for parents, kids (who face stresses of their own), and those who just want to stay connected with their inner child (which is all of us, on some level, I think).  Enjoy your week!!
--Elizabeth Scott

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Parents, Kids, and Your Inner Child  Parents are some of the most stressed readers I have, for several reasons. First, we all want to do what's best for our kids, and the thought of possibly failing them can keep us up at night.  Second, parenting can take a lot of resources (both physical and emotional), which can make it challenging to meet our own self-care needs at times.  And also--let's face it--kids can be challenging to deal with at times.  Here are some stress relief resources for parents, kids (who face stresses of their own), and those who just want to stay connected with their inner child (which is all of us, on some level, I think).  Enjoy your week!! --Elizabeth Scott Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Expert Stress Relief Tips for Parents   Parents face quite a few stressors these days.  Here's how to build greater resilience against the challenges of parenting. READ NOW Self-Care Strategies for Parents   With all the care taking that parents need to do, it can be easy to put ourselves last on the list. But, as you know, it's important to take care of ourselves so we'll have more to give (and because our needs are important, too!)  Here are some self-care strategies for caring parents. READ NOW Stress Relief for Your Inner Child   It's important to stay connected to the child within you--this keeps you grounded, in tune with your needs, and more able to enjoy life "in the moment."  Here are some inner child stress relief techniques--simple ways to relieve stress that you may have enjoyed as a kid. READ NOW Exactly How Your Good Mood Can Combat Stress   Positive affect, or the propensity to be in a good mood and relate to those in your life with positivity, can build resilience toward stress as well. Here's how. READ NOW Featured Articles • Your 7 Step Plan for Preventing Gallstones • 14 Healthy and Delicious Ways To Serve Pears • Nutrition Needs That Change During Menopause • Why You Must Take a Nature Walk for Your Brain and Mood • How to Get the Most From a 15-Minute Walking Workout • Paying for Care-Data Can Help You Make Better Decisions • What Infertility, Trauma, and Cancer Survivors Have in Common • 7 Strategies to Prevent Blisters Advertisement About Stress Management  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.