4.01.2025
By Sabrina Jones, Nevada Department Of Education, Office of Early Learning and Development, Preschool Development Grant Birth to five.
Parenting can be both fulfilling and exhausting as parents juggle the responsibilities of caring for their children, household duties, and managing their career responsibilities.
To avoid burning out and managing stress, it's essential to prioritize self-care. Stress signs include fatigue, headaches, and restlessness, and it's crucial to address physical signs of stress early. Self-care, connection with others, and mindfulness are key to managing stress effectively. When stress is managed you can provide higher quality care for your children.
To manage your stress, try these stress relief tips.
Prioritize 'Me Time'
GROUP ACTIVITIES, EXERCISE AND YOGA, HEALTHY Power NAPS
Establish a Daily Routine to Reduce Stress
Little tweaks to your daily routine can be surprisingly effective in reducing stress for you and your child during the day.
Practice Mindfulness for Yourself and with Your Children to Help Relieve Stress
Mindful activities can provide focus, calmness, better decision making and more.
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