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Welcome to The Real Parenting Show with Dr. Pete & Sara… we’re happy you’re listening. This week, we discuss how to deal with economic uncertainty, and, perhaps more pointedly, how to help your children deal.
A lot of the stress a parent feels stems from financial burden (or financial uncertainty) and the strain this might place on a family. Tighter budgets can mean a change in the standard of living. The loss of a job might mean schedule changes, childcare changes, as well as lots more stress.
Remember, a large part of successful parenting is role-modeling for your children how to handle life’s stresses. It is important to let your kids know what you are going through to the extent that they need to know and can understand. This, obviously, varies with age and maturity level. Being truthful with your children is essential, but only share with them what they need to know. Kids will take their cues of how to respond from their parents, so the emotions you show your children, either overtly or covertly, are the ones that they are likely to have.
Dr. Pete Stavinoha, a child neuropsychologist, offers specific tips for parents in difficult financial times and it all comes down to active coping – doing something, no matter how small, to contribute to a solution to the problems. Click below to listen to all of Dr. Pete’s tips, and we hope you’ll subscribe to receive our podcast each week.
Please note, nothing on The Real Parenting Show should be construed as professional psychological advice specific to you or your child. If you have concerns for anyone in your family, it’s important to make an appointment with a licensed mental health professional in your local area. Thanks for listening to The Real Parenting Show with Dr. Pete & Sara… and remember, even though you may not always feel like it, you are the most influential person in your child’s life! If you have any questions or topics you’d like to suggest for future shows, please comment on this blog or call 877.980.2828. We’ll see you next time for more straightforward advice and practical tips for real parents raising real kids in the real world.
Dr. Pete and Sara are also the co-authors of Stress-Free Potty Training, A Commonsense Guide To Finding The Right Approach For Your Child (AMACOM Books, 2008). Check out our website, www.StressFreePottyTraining.com, for more information.
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