Wellbeing

AT HOME TOGETHER WITH THE FOUR M'S

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Around two-thirds of Australian parents report feeling stressed often or all the time. Raising children and adolescents is hard work. It follows then that even the most resilient parent will sometimes feel overwhelmed, and react to situations in ways they are not proud of.

If you are regularly stressed and react by crying, yelling, demanding attention, or giving up, your children are likely to do the same. This is because your children watch how you cope with everything from small everyday hassles to major stressful events. They learn from you and will often copy your behaviour.

While it is difficult to stay in control all the time, the better you are at actively using strategies that help you to manage your emotions and stay calm, the more likely your children will be able to regulate their responses to worries or stressful situations. Regulating your emotions can also help prevent daily stressors from becoming overwhelming. 

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