“Children! I never thought I’d feel like giving them away!”
Parenting has been described as the Best Job in the World. It has also been described as frustrating, exhausting, disappointing and much more. Of course, being a parent comes with some or all of these feelings.
Beginning
The arrival of a baby is a time when tiredness can lead to exhaustion. You can help to cope with this by:
Sleeping when the baby sleeps – don’t worry if your house is untidy, or the ironing hasn’t been done.
Going with the flow – don’t worry about having a strict routine
Getting family or friends to help – for example by watching the baby while you have a bath
Enjoying the baby – they are only little for a short time and they can be such fun!
Middle and Teenage years
Give your child reasonable, firm boundaries - and stick to them. Get out regularly with one or two friends – or just talk on the phone. Remember, if you can, your own experiences as a teenager. This can help you understand the turmoil and changes going on, physically and emotionally, as your child tries to establish his or her own identity.
When you or your child is angry, leave the room, and control your Breathing. Arrange to discuss the current problem later. It takes about half an hour to calm down after an upset, so say to yourself “RELAX” or “CALM DOWN”, drop your shoulders and use the WASP technique. Exercise is a great way to relieve tension, so take a brisk walk if you can and practise the R for L exercises regularly.
Useful links
The National Childbirth Trust Parentline Plus The Children’s Society NSPCC Homestart |
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Monday, 09 October 2006 12:30 |
Give your child reasonable, firm boundaries - and stick to them. Get out regularly with one or two friends – or just talk on the phone. Remember, if you can, your own experiences as a teenager. This can help you understand the turmoil and changes going on, physically and emotionally, as your child tries to establish his or her own identity.
When you or your child is angry, leave the room, and control your Breathing. Arrange to discuss the current problem later. It takes about half an hour to calm down after an upset, so say to yourself “RELAX” or “CALM DOWN”, drop your shoulders and use the WASP technique. Exercise is a great way to relieve tension, so take a brisk walk if you can and practise the R for L exercises regularly.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 June 2008 17:46 |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 09 October 2006 12:30 |
• Remember, if you can, your own experiences as a teenager. This can help you understand the turmoil and changes going on, physically and emotionally, as they try to establish their own identity.
• When either you or your teenager is angry, arrange to discuss the current problem later. It takes half an hour to calm down after an upset, so use the Emergency Stop technique. Exercise is a great way to relieve tension, so take a brisk walk, if you can.
• Try to think differently about your teenager – realise they are trying to be independent. They may well be confused and insecure.
• Think of one good quality or strength your teenager has.
• Give your teenager reasonable, firm boundaries.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 27 January 2007 17:07 |
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