Family Stress During COVID-19 – ChildrensMD

Advice for family stress in a covid-19 pandemic

 

The Corona virus pandemic has been a very stressful and challenging time for everyone. Life has changed as we know it and it is hard to comes to term with a new way of life for instance a lot more people are working from home with their children also home-schooling. This is a very stressful situation. Lets have a look at some ways this stress could be managed.

Conflict and arguments are going to happen when everyone is sharing the same space, not do feel guilty if your children get on your nerves. Taking some time out if possible will help you breath and rethink your reactions to your children’s behaviour. You could try techniques such as finding some space,  this could even be hiding the toilet! And counting to ten with deep breaths. Stepping away or going for a walk is another great way to take yourself out of conflict. Arguing in front  of children is going to happen and yes in time it may affect their emotional wellbeing but by simply recognising it, is a good step to start to find alternative ways which may prevent fights. Yet please note if domestic abuse is a concern, you can leave. There are many charities and organisation out there that fight and help against domestic violence.

Some these techniques could prevent stress in the family home, there are lots of techniques available out there but you could start with ideas like planning your space. Perhaps you and your family could sit down and think up a plan to who does what when. Maybe a cleaning schedule could help or something as simple as kind speech to yourself and other family members for example making it your priority to say ‘ good morning’ or appreciating a thoughtful act.