Lesson Tag: stress

How well does your college student manage stress? How well do you manage stress? Learn how you and your teen can use the 5 senses to manage stress and care for yourselves.

Human beings are built to reflect each other’s emotions. When children display intense feelings and behaviors, our brains naturally reflect those. We start to feel stressed, angry, fearful, or overwhelmed, just like our kids. The most helpful thing we can do is to develop a brain calming practice and make it part of our daily routine.

Parent stress has dramatically increased since the start of the pandemic, but children's essential needs haven't really changed.

Parents are less stressed when they recognize myths that may cause family conflict and understand what's most important to help raise thriving, cooperative children. And, good news, kids are more cooperative when they feel positively connected with their parents.

This live online class will help you understand and apply:

• Communication skills that build strong parent-child connections
• Parent behaviors that help kids cope with stress and develop self-control
• Effective discipline approaches that reduce misbehavior and increase cooperation.

You will have a chance to ask questions and get expert solutions on the spot. You will also receive helpful cheat sheets to guide you when trying new approaches.

Today’s fast-paced world demands a lot from parents and children. We find ourselves caught up in the busy demands of work, school, and sports. And we forget to take a moment to be together as a family. 

Learn 5 simple, mindful habits you and your family can weave into daily routines to bond, relieve stress, and feel happier.

Does any of this sound like your child?

• Clinging, crying and/or tantrums when you separate
• Excessive shyness, avoiding social situations
• Constant worry
• Avoiding situations or places because of fears
• Complaints of frequent stomach aches or headaches
• Sudden and frequent panic attacks

Your child may be struggling with anxiety. And you may feel frustrated and helpless. You are not alone. One in three children will experience an anxiety disorder before adulthood. Unless treated, many will grow up to be anxious adults. This class will help you better understand the nature of anxiety, refrain from reinforcing your child's distress by accommodating behaviors, and apply simple strategies to handle day to day challenges.

Everyone encounters stress and it can actually be good for our bodies and brains—if we know how to cope with it. Learn practical techniques to reduce your stress, in the moment and over the long term.

We all get stressed. It may surprise you to learn that stress can actually be good for our bodies and brains—if we know how to deal with it. Learn practical techniques to reduce your stress, in the moment and over the long term.

Human beings are built to reflect each other’s emotions. When children display intense feelings and behaviors, our brains naturally reflect those. We start to feel stressed, angry, fearful, or overwhelmed, just like our kids. The most helpful thing we can do is to develop a brain calming practice and make it part of our daily routine.

Kids and adults can use the breath to come back to the present moment and to reduce stress and anxiety!

Today’s fast-paced world demands a lot from parents and children. We find ourselves caught up in the busy demands of work, school, and sports. And we forget to take a moment to be together as a family. 

Learn 5 simple, mindful habits you and your family can weave into daily routines to bond, relieve stress, and feel happier. After this class, you will be able to:

• Apply strategies to respond effectively to stress in the moment.
• Teach these practices to children, from toddlers to high school students.
• Apply tools to use when children demonstrate challenging behaviors.
• Make healthier choices with your time and energy to increase family connection.