This page talks about various tips for stress-free parenting. Parenting is an arduous task and there is no easy way out for it. You are bound to face hassles and stress while parenting. NNE has tried to help you with some tips for stress-free parenting.

Keep the faith – A child battling stress on every front likes to hear a calm voice from a trusted parent saying, “I kow you’ll do the right thing, and I know you’ll be fine.”

Set reasonable limits – You may not be able to exercise the same tight level of control that you did when your child was, say, four, but you still have the right, and the responsibility, to ensure that your child is safe. Children often struggle against parental limits, but they actually feel safer and less stressed knowing that there are limits. The idea that everything is possible actually can be overwhelming–even frightening.

Model healthy coping – Although it was true before, it is doubly true now: Children learn from what you do, not what you say. If you want your child to learn to cope with stress, you need to engage in healthy coping behaviors yourself. That may mean practicing yoga or meditation, reading a good book, or talking with friends.

It also may mean forgoing the evening glass or two of alcohol to unwind, or other short-term fixes that end up increasing stress in the long run.

It also may mean forgoing the evening glass or two of alcohol to unwind, or other short-term fixes that end up increasing stress in the end. I recommend two very healthy strategies that can really help pull you and you are adolescent through honesty when it comes to talking about your feelings, and humor.

Stress is something that is a part of all of our lives. It is impossible to totally avoid stress. In fact, mild to moderate amounts of stress can be good for you. Too much stress, however, can result in various problems. Specific reactions to stress vary from person to person. Excessive stress can have a negative effect on people’s health, making them more susceptible to illness. Too much stress can also have a negative effect on relationships with family and friends. Regardless of how stress affects an individual, all people experiencing excessive stress need to identify what stressors are impacting them, and how to prevent and manage stress.