Parenting Tips for Your 15-16 Month Old Toddler
We all feel like the world is closing in sometimes. You may feel like you have too much to do, not enough time, not enough money, nobody to help out. If you feel that way sometimes, you’re not alone.
When stress gets too heavy, you might have headaches or trouble sleeping. You may feel angry all the time, even when nothing is happening. Stress can do real harm to your health and your relationships with your family, children, and friends.
You can learn to recognize the signs of stress in your own body. You may feel your muscles get tight, your hands might begin to sweat, or your breathing might get heavy and fast. Ulcers, migraine headaches, asthma, and high blood pressure can come from stress.
What can you do about it? First, remember that it’s normal to feel stress when you are a parent; all parents feel stress sometimes. Talk to others about how you feel. Learn what other people do when they get “stressed out.”
Try different ideas for coping with stress, such as self-help groups, parent stress hot lines, exercise and time out for yourself. You can be in charge of your own stress. Find out what works for YOU.
