Release the Tension

Parenting teens, even when it’s going smoothly, has tension. You’re worried about twenty things—school, driving, your kid’s friends, making dinner, social media—all at the same time because you love your kid. While you can’t stop stress, you can build in release valves so the stress doesn’t overwhelm you. That valve will look different for each individual, but the point is to find an activity and do it every day to release tension. Start a journal, go for a run, or talk to a friend; anything that helps you process YOUR emotions so you can be there for your teen.

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