Bottom Line #3:
Be aware of the impact of the stress you are under.
This is different than experiencing being stressed. In a way it's a bit like mindfulness... let yourself experience the stress and the feelings that go along with it. Aggressively look for socially acceptable ways you can dissipate and discharge that stress.
Make a concerted effort to create a family environment that celebrates moments of peacefulness, harmony and relaxation.
A tool I used as a teacher and now when coaching families is what I call "Quiet Time." This is different from the valuable quality family time that many share. It's a period during the late afternoon or evening when every family member spends "alone time" doing whatever relaxes them the most. There's no communication with or expectations of one another. You'll be amazed at how cathartic and stress reducing this can be.
One special reminder...read to the little ones every night. It's relaxing and proven to help them in reading and language development. Don't be afraid to use character voices and act a bit silly. Your child will love it!
Naturally there are many more ways you can help your child. We'll explore them later in this series.
If you take nothing else away from this article let it be that creating a healthy home atmosphere doesn't just happen spontaneously. It takes planning. Make the time. It's worth it!
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Originally posted on Huffington Post
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