Welcome to April's edition of the Light On Anxiety community newsletter! This month, we're shining a spotlight on parenting—the most rewarding yet challenging journey many of us embark on. Parenthood comes with its unique set of joys, but it can also bring about stress and uncertainty. Our aim this month is to offer you valuable resources and insights to help you stress less and truly savor the moments of parenting. From evidence-based strategies to expert tips, we've curated a collection of tools to support you in cultivating a more joyful and fulfilling parenting experience. Whether you're navigating the early stages of parenthood or facing the teen years, we've got something for every parent in our community. Join us as we explore ways to make parenting lighter, brighter, and more enjoyable!
IN THIS ISSUE
Timely Topic: The Gift Of Your Presence: How To Inject Small Moments of Mindfulness Into Everyday Parenting.
Tips for Mindful Parenting: Do you worry about your child all the time? Overcoming Parental Anxiety: Rewire Your Brain to Worry Less and Enjoy Parenting More - from Dr. Debra Kissen.
Managing Your Medication: Understand how your brain may need more than therapy to overcome anxiety and other mental health challenges.
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VIDEO - Exploring Parenting Challenges: Watch the latest video on parenting and anxiety.
Assessment & Tips: How are you doing incorporating healthy coping and stress management skills into your role as a parent? Take the Balanced Parenting Scorecard assessment!
Because I Said So: Old School Parenting in the Age of Choice - In her article for the Huffington Post, Dr. Debra Kissen suggests embracing strength and flexibility in parenting.
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We hope you find these resources as helpful as we do.
TIMELY TOPIC: Are You Giving the Gift of Your Presence?
When we parent, many of us are on autopilot. We are busy with our to-do lists and schedules, thinking about the next task at hand or worrying about the future. This constant state of multitasking can leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from ourselves and our children. Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention in the present moment.
The principles of mindfulness and their application for anxiety disorders is an important tool for parents. Dr. Debra Kissen's book, Overcoming Parental Anxiety: Rewire Your Brain to Worry Less and Enjoy Parenting More is full of tips and tools a parent can use everyday to stress less and enjoy parenting more.
The interplay between the mind and body is complex, particularly in the realm of anxiety disorders. Adding medication to therapy can provide a more comprehensive treatment approach, addressing both the psychological behaviors and the underlying biological processes of anxiety. Ready to start the conversation about whether or not medication is right for you?
Discover why parent-related stress, though not officially diagnosed, is an incredibly common experience that many undergo. With empathy and professional insight, Dr. Kissen explains the intricacies of parenting anxiety and offers pragmatic solutions to reclaim the joy in your vital role as a parent.
78% of parents reported feeling stressed at least some time during the past month. The never-ending responsibilities, challenges, and uncertainties associated with raising children can often contribute to heightened stress levels and anxiety for parents. How are you doing incorporating healthy coping and stress management skills into your role as a parent?
Living in an age of excessive choices and options is challenging, especially when parenting. We must be strong and flexible to thrive. Dr. Debra Kissen discusses for the Huffington Post how to use effective parenting to assist your child by balancing accommodating with pushing forward in the face of adversity.
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