We like to think of the holiday season as merry and bright, but the busy season of giving, getting and preparing can lead to increased stress levels for families. Stress can impact the physical health and emotional well-being of everyone in the family, from the parents right down to the infant.
A mother’s time is precious and limited. And self-care is usually one of the first things that gets dropped from your never-ending to-do list. That includes getting regular exercise. We all know the benefits of working out, but we don’t always make it a priority. One of the most common excuses: there’s not enough time. I beg to differ. 10 minutes of regular exercise a day is better than no minutes.
Another summer comes to a close, and kids everywhere are returning to their desks, spending most of their days in a seated position. Remember that their brains aren’t the only muscles that need exercise! Fight back against this sedentary new reality by finding and enrolling your child in an organized sport activity.
In today’s society, anxiety disorders are on the rise in both kids and adults. It’s the number one reason why parents bring a child to a mental health professional. These are stressful times, and kids are exposed to more and more information about the scary and dangerous aspects of being human. Today’s parents are also more anxious and depressed than ever, and anxious parents, unfortunately, tend to raise anxious kids.
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