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From the Curriculum Director
Since 1992, April has been recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress. Not surprisingly it is a common fact that we all experience stress on some level – yet we may experience it in very different ways. As parents, it seems as though it is becoming increasingly more difficult to juggle children, family dynamics, relationships, and job expectations and responsibilities.
Because of these experiences, there is actually no single definition for stress. However, the most common explanation seems to come from the World Health Organization, and is identified as the following: “Stress is a physical, mental, or emotional strain or feeling of tension often caused by a specific situation(s), and can manifest itself by feelings of threat, or anxiety.” For all of us, managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle, and knowing how to manage stress can improve mental and physical well-being, as well as, minimize health-related issues. Still, this is not an easy task to tackle, and sometimes difficult to find assistance during our stressful moments when events seem to be overwhelming.
Here at NWS, we are committed to helping our students, families, and community in the growth process of social and emotional learning, and stress management. As such, I’d like to share this great article that I recently read about “Stress Management for Parents - 50 Tips to Help!” Have a great weekend!
~ Mike Ling
Resources:
www.who.int
www.childdevelopmentinfo.com
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