Family Stress

Kinderarzt oder Konferenz? Schulfest oder Dienstreise? Familienleben und Beruf unter einen Hut zu bringen, ist eine Herausforderung. Berufstätige Eltern versuchen, ihre Zeit optimal einzuteilen, viele Aufgaben gleichzeitig zu erledigen, sich besser zu organisieren und Dinge zu delegieren. Trotzdem bleibt oft ein schlechtes Gewissen, weder den Kindern und der Partnerschaft noch den ganzen Anforderungen im Job ausreichend Aufmerksamkeit schenken zu können.

In Breakthroughs in Parenting Children with ADHD While Reducing Stress, I will show you how to get through the maze of parenting a child with ADHD while maintaining your sanity and sense of purpose. By listening to this book, you will learn: what exactly is ADHD; the different types of ADHD; the causes of ADHD; how ADHD is diagnosed; preschoolers and ADHD; the challenges facing children with ADHD; how to help your child cope with the many symptoms of ADHD; and more.

Every parent will agree if you tell them that parenting is an emotional roller coaster. You love your kids so much, but caring for them can be frustrating and even “scary”. When you’re a parent who is trying to console a screaming kid in a convenience store, every possible action you take at that moment creates a big impact on the child. A young kid’s brain is still in the process of growing, so as a parent, you have to be very careful with how you discipline your kids.

Bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and podcaster Allison Carmen's new audiobook, Maybe Everything is Okay: A Parent's Guide to Less Stress and Worry (September 17, 2024; Tantor Audio Original; narrated by Kim Niemi), is both important and timely. It offers parents a powerful and uplifting tool called the "Maybe mindset" to help them navigate the unknown with greater ease and renewed hope.

Do you want to live a stress free, happier life? The pursuit of materialistic possessions is never satisfied. Someone will always have something newer or something better, but there is a better and happier way to live. Becker Brown shows you how to use minimalism to declutter, simplify, and organize your home and life!

As a therapist, Virginia Cruse was becoming frustrated with the rumors her clients heard about PTSD that kept them from getting better. Why did so many of them believe that PTSD had no cure? That they couldn't have PTSD, because they were not in direct combat? That they didn't "deserve" to have PTSD, or didn't "deserve" to get better? The answer hit a nerve with Cruse: no one had taken the time to explain PTSD to service members in a way that made sense.

By nature, moms are often extremely self-sacrificing—sometimes to a fault! As you care for your families, it is incredibly easy to fall victim to putting yourself at the bottom of the list. Moms who neglect self-care can potentially start down a dangerous road where they can no longer give their best to those they love most dearly. It affects your kids, marriage, health, and home when you have depleted yourself. Self-Care Strategies for 24/7 Moms will show you how to cope with the demands of being a mom and protect you from burnout.

To help your children manage their emotions, learn to focus and unwind, it is essential to teach them simple and efficient relaxation techniques in a format appealing to them. This selection of exercises specially designed for children will introduce them to relaxation through breathing techniques, guided visualizations, and mindfulness; they can be used by the whole family, as these proven techniques are the same adults can learn. Children live in an information-packed environment.

Liebe Eltern, vertraut euren Kindern einfach! Denn das Zauberwort für eine erfolgreiche Schulzeit lautet: Eigenverantwortung. Winters innovativer Ansatz "Coaching statt Nachhilfe" verzichtet auf belastende Paukerei und setzt stattdessen eine positive Motivationsspirale in Gang: Die Schüler erkennen Sinn und Nutzen der geforderten Leistungen für das eigene Leben und entwickeln ein besseres Verhältnis zu Lehrern und Lernstoff.

This soothing and inspirational book reveals the sweet secret of living well, the afternoon siesta.

Drawing on cutting edge research from the Institute of HeartMath, California, as well as Shelley Davidow's extensive experience in working with children and teens, Raising Stress-Proof Kids explores the powerful and potentially long-term effects of stress on our children. Most importantly, it offers simple but effective steps that parents can take to minimize the impact of stress at home and at school.

Taking the Stress out of Homework breaks down for parents exactly when and how to offer homework support. Whether your child's stress point is executive functioning - the ability to plan or organize - or a subject-specific struggle in math, reading, writing, or standardized test-preparation, Abby and Brian use real-life stories to provide individualized, actionable advice.

Do you feel overwhelmed and unable to cope with the emotional stresses of breastfeeding? Breastfeeding is a beautiful bond between a mom and a baby. After giving birth to this beautiful bundle of joy, the last thing you need is the stress of a low milk supply. The two hormones in charge of the lactation process are prolactin and oxytocin. Prolactin stimulates milk within the breast, and oxytocin contracts the cells that surround the alveoli, causing the milk to letdown into the ducts leading to the nipple. This task can be difficult when our minds are racing with so much to do.

Kaum jemand macht Eltern so wütend wie die eigenen Kinder. Denn häufig bestimmen übermäßige Angst, Kränkbarkeit und andere Stressreaktionen den Familienalltag. Diese Emotionen führen schnell dazu, dass Eltern ganz anders reagieren, als sie es sich eigentlich wünschen. Dieses Hörbuch mit seinen vielen Reflexionsimpulsen hilft Eltern zu unterscheiden, wann sie erwachsen denken und wann sie mit ihrem Verhalten in automatische Muster fallen.

If you want real-life, effective advice in how to improve your experience as a new dad, get this amazing book. No matter your background, this book will walk you through the best techniques to face new parenting challenges. This is an easy, step-by-step guide for new dads to get you started right away.

On August 5, 2015, I took a surprise visit to the cardiac wing of Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati. I suffered what was labeled a "small" heart attack. I remember thinking, "If this is small, I'd hate to see medium." Per the advice of my doctor, I changed my diet. I started exercising more. I decided to work on controlling stress. This audiobook is about the stress control part of my change. For the past four years, I have written a daily list: great things that happened today.

If you’re feeling hopeless and running out of patience in dealing with your highly explosive ADHD child, this powerful positive parenting guide is for you! ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. And this gets parents frustrated because ADHD kids are often misunderstood by many. These kids are often perceived as having bad attitudes, defiant, or just plain out of control. When your child is struggling to self-regulate, it’s easy to get pulled into power struggles and negative interactions that only make the situation worse.

Are you a parent who is looking for some new ideas to help your child feel less stressed and more satisfied? If so, then Indoor and Outdoor Activities for Toddlers That Relieve Stress for Moms has got just what you need! We have compiled a list of activities that will not only entertain your kids, but also give them the opportunity to learn something new. These activities are great fun, and they’re sure to be enjoyed by both children and adults alike. You can find out about these awesome indoor and outdoor activities in our audiobook!

Do you want to feel valued, in control, and confident as a black mom while only dedicating a few minutes each day? It’s no secret that "mom life" can be rewarding, stressful, and overwhelming all at the same time. It doesn't matter if you're a new mom, single mom, or working mom; we are all struggling in one way or another. Luckily, we can truly enjoy all aspects of motherhood, if we redirect our minds when we are feeling overwhelming, guilty, or undervalued. By just committing to a few minutes every day, you will be reminded of the amazing mom you are.

Stop Worrying About Your Anxious Child teaches parents how to help their children overcome stress and anxiety so they can enjoy the bright future they deserve. In Stop Worrying About Your Anxious Child, mothers learn how to manage their child’s anxiety so they can relax, enjoy parenthood, and begin to trust in their child’s bright future again. Tonya Crombie, PhD, teaches the techniques that she uses to help herself and to help mothers.