Dealing With Holiday Stress posted by UNKNOWN Posted on Thu Dec 06, 2007 16:41:24 The Holidays are here and with that brings much stress. We have so much to do and we seem to be going in all directions. We have stress from work, stress from our kids about thir presents and even school stress. It seems in the two weeks before Christmas break the teachers pile on the tests and homework.. Our children's stress becomes ours, too. What can we do to help ourselves and our kids? First off, don't go crazy with the presents. Don't try and keep up with everyone else with what they are buying their kids. It is not good for the parent and not good for the kids. They get used to a certain amount and next time they want more and more. Limit the presents. Encourage the kids to donate something to someone in need. They can donate some old toys, clothes or even give some money (two or three dollars) to a cause. Let them pick a needy charity. This giving will bring happiness to your kids when they help others. Use this time for you and your kids to give thanks for the things you have. Write down all of your blessings. Feeling grateful brings happiness. Take this time before the New Year to set up the goals you want to accomplish for the coming year. Write them down with the necessary steps to accomplish them. Each day work on a step towards your goal. You will feel great to see the progress you make. Also, start to exercise everyday for thirty minutes. This will lessen stress and get you in good shape for the coming year. When you are less stressed you are more focused and happier. Try it and see for yourself how better you will feel. 0 comments--Add comment Keep Organized to Be Relaxed posted by UNKNOWN Posted on Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:29:41 What is the best advice as a parent you can give your kids to be relaxed and on target for school? I will tell you what I tell my children and it has always WORKED. Stay organized and don't rush your work. Kids need to keep an agenda of their homework and future assignments. They should not leave school without checking the agenda. They should prioritize their work . Do the work that is due the next day first and start the work that is due in a few day next. As work is finished it should be checked off the list. The work due in a few days should be begun; even work on it ten minutes to make a start. NEVER PROCRASTINATE your work. This never works and causes much stress. I know from personal experience because my older daughter did this in her junior year of college. She found the hard way this doesn't work at all. Give your kids a little break between the work to go outside and do some physical activity, this helps their stress levels and focus! I do this with my twelve year old very active son. It helps his focus and he is less nervous. If a child is too nervous they don't concentrate as well. Try it and you will SEE the benefits. Good luck. 0 comments--Add comment Best Ways to Lessen Depression posted by UNKNOWN Posted on Mon Oct 01, 2007 16:05:33 Now, that school has started you must feel the stress of the work and the tests. I know, that I ceertainly do. This stress will lead to depression if you are not careful. I know from personal experience. You might ask what can a parent recommend to their child to help? Should one run and take medicine? There are natural, safe ways to help this problem. The first thing I would do is to cut down on all the extra-curricular activities your child does. They should not have something everyday. This will drive them crazy and you too. Second , you must have them find time *(30 minutes a day) for physical activity. This releases certain hormones which calm you down and make you happy. Also, try and find some time to socialize. People that are always alone tend to be more depressed. Obviously, if this doesn't help you need to go to a doctor and get some medicine. The only thing to consider is that there are too many people on medicine for these problems. I think a life style change is what helps the most. See, and I am sure you will feel better. 0 comments--Add comment See More : 1 2 3 4 >>	Programs * I Can Achieve Goals * I Can Be Grateful * I Can Be Happy * I Can Be Healthy Through Exercise * I Can Be Positive * I Can Feel Special * I Can Handle Difficult People * I Can Learn From My Mistakes * I Can Relax * I Can Understand My Feelings