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Physiological sigh

A physiological sigh is a breathing technique using two inhales followed by a slow exhale to help reduce stress-related arousal.

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How to manage parenting stress

How to manage parenting stress

Why parenting stress happens Parenting stress arises when the demands of caregiving exceed the resources available to meet them. Those demands may include infant feeding, night waking, tantrums, homework battles, sibling conflict, adolescent risk-taking, medical appointments, work deadlines, social isolation, and financial strain. Resources include sleep, money, time, partner or family support, health, coping skills, […]