Combating Parental Stress
Has your daily "to-do" list gotten so long that it no longer fits on a single piece of paper? Or do you have so much to do that you don't even have time to make a to-do list? You're not alone. Parents today are working longer hours and commuting greater distances to and from work. Their days don't slow down when they get home. Kids' after-school schedules can be jam-packed, making life busy-and often stressful-for parents. Why is there so much parental stress? There is no single answer to this complex question. Many things contribute to stress among parents, including: Having good childcare and knowing that their kids are safe during the hours when parents are away from them. Facing major life events such as a divorce, death, and midlife crisis. Having financial worries-from paying monthly bills to saving for a child's college education to giving financial help to aging parents. Being unemployed or fearful of being laid off from work. Facing naggi...