Raising Kids While Dealing With Anxiety
Children imitate their parents, according to Regina Pally, M.D., co-founder and assistant director of the Center for Reflective Parenting, as quoted in an article for the "Huffington Post." Children are adversely affected when parents regularly yell, get frustrated easily or lash out with aggressive behaviors. Learn to control your anxiety to have stronger and more positive interactions with your children.
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Relaxation Tips
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Try a variety of relaxation tips to deal with your anxiety. Take time for yourself to clear your head. Practice meditation, listen to music or enjoy another activity alone before your children wake up or after they go to sleep. Keep a journal and create daily entries to understand your feelings and the issues that are upsetting you. When a problem arises, take a step back from the problem rather than dealing with it right away. Take deep breaths and calm down before addressing the issue.
Addressing Issues
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Anxiety can come from a variety of issues, such as money problems, relationship issues, stress at work or time management difficulties. Address the issues rather than taking your stress out on your children. If money is the problem, look for ways to reduce your monthly expenditures or contact a reputable debt consolidation service if your financial issues are out of control. When time management is the problem, maintain a schedule to use your time wisely. Find ways to save time, such as making all dinners for the week on Sunday night and freezing them. Make a daily checklist and cross off items as you accomplish them. Prioritize your checklist so you are doing the things that need to get done rather than dealing with unimportant issues. Remember that nobody is perfect, so give yourself a break if you know that you are doing the best that you can.
Healthy Lifestyle
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Eliminating bad habits and adopting a healthy lifestyle help reduce stress. Prepare healthy meals for your family and eat a healthy diet that consists of lean proteins, whole grains and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Avoid skipping meals and cut out excess sugar or junk food. Alcohol and caffeine can contribute to feelings of anxiety so cut out or limit the amounts you consume. Get plenty of sleep so you are well rested to deal with any challenges that come your way. Exercise also helps to deal with stress. Even a little bit of exercise can help. If you are pressed for time, take a 10-minute walk after dinner with the kids a few times a week. Build up to a more active lifestyle.
Sharing Feelings
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Talking about the issues that are causing your anxiety is helpful, but avoid sharing your stress with your children. When you are feeling anxious, talk to your partner, a friend or another adult to help deal with the negative feelings. Your friends and family might be able to help ̵1; even if you just need to someone to listen to you. If the anxiety becomes extreme, seek the help of a therapist or medical professional.
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