Family Stress Management

Every family reacts different to stress, but some of the most common effects include:Arguments, fighting and other poor communication skillsFatigue, health problems and general exhaustion because of busy schedulesConfusion (especially in children) about relationships with other family membersMore dependence on food, alcohol and other substancesWhy doesn't anyone else seem stressed?They must be hiding it! Just as all families experience different effects of stress, they also deal with stress in different ways. We've all seen children acting out at a busy grocery store or a couple arguing over finances. But families can react in different ways. Some might stop communicating at all, while others communicate only by fighting. It's important to remember that your family is not alone! Today's family is dealing with busy schedules, high costs and long to-do lists, all natural triggers for more stress!If your family gets stressed out, that's okay! The important thing is how you choose to handle the stress.