All Parents Are Stress Coaches

Whether you like it or not, when you signed on to be a parent, you also signed on to be a stress coach. You have built up a lifetime of experience dealing with (or not dealing with) stress. Your hard-won wisdom is best shared through your actions. The way you confront stress is the way your teen learns to confront stress. They learn how to stay calm instead of panicking and gain control when life feels out of control. Taking care of yourself—especially in front of your kids—is a strategic act of parenting.

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