In these hectic and stressful times, it’s easy for parents to get so busy with the activities of parenting, with their jobs, and with all the other demands of life that they forget to take care of their own emotional well-being.

That can be a problem, especially for children. That’s because stressed-out parents tend to have kids who are at risk of developing emotional and behavioral problems. And for parents who are struggling with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, or trauma, the neglect of self-care can be especially problematic, because parental distress can negatively impact the mental health and ongoing development of children.

Highly stressed parents are more likely to fall back on unhelpful parenting methods when their children misbehave. This can........

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