Crying
Why do babies cry?
Sudden changes and noises, tired, hungry, uncomfortable, want cuddles
Common parenting traps
the negative parent trap
Perfect parent trap
the martyr trap
What is stress
stress is a natural response to a threat or a challenge-- it is your mind's and body's way of preparing you to do your best.
Late afternoon or early evening
How to manage the challenges of parenthood
realistic expectations
enjoy your child
look after yourself
get support
causes of stress
what you expect of yourself as a parent
how you think about things
How to encourage contentment
Spend time with your baby when they are calm
Give baby something to do
Carry your baby
how to manage two parent families
share your parenting roles
Take care of your relationship
work together to solve problems
how does stress affect parenting
the way we feel affect the way we act and behave. less likely to be calm and consistent.
How to manage crying
Make your baby comfortable
Relax your baby
Try to find the reason for cryinglook for advice
set yourself goals
recognizing sress
tense or stiff muscles, headaches, irritability or anger, disturbed sleep, tiredness, problems concentrating, feeling overwhelmed, stomach issues, skin reactions, etc.
What to do if crying persists
Put your baby in a calm safe space
Take Care of yourself
Check on baby
something important to remember as a parent
you are doing your best and what you know is best
Managing daily stress
notice tension
learn to relaxdevelop coping statements/strategies
challenge unhelpful thoughts