When the 'stress ball' just ain't cutting it anymore, we need to get serious about stress management. It is no longer a desire for parents but rather a need! The levels of stress that families are under around the world are staggering. There is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach but we do have access to a variety of different measures to help ease some of the burden around parental stress.

Most Parents know being overly stressed isn't good for our health but did you know that our own children ABSORB the stress we experience as well?  People don't think of children as being stressed individuals but they are. Let's take a look at how we can get the help we need and improve this area of life.

Teens have always been given a bad-rap and are generally the most 'overlooked' age group out of them all. I usually work with younger children - mostly the early years - but I have found that advocating for teens has been my latest pursuit. There are many challenges when it comes to parenting teens however, it's not as difficult as you may think.

I have asked many parents how they CONNECT with their teen on a daily basis and most of them reply with "They don't want anything to do with me anymore! They lock themselves in the rooms, play video games and hang out with their friends. We don't do much together." Although this may be true, it does not mean we stop trying.

​Check out the following TIPS below that help me connect with the teens in my life both personally and professionally....

There's no place like home. So why not learn in the comfort of your own home. We have introduced ONLINE WORKSHOPS + PROGRAMS to our services list so that anyone can learn, anywhere, any time.

Our online WORKSHOPS have several topics to choose from and all of them come with certification that can be used towards professional development, parenting education as well as for course certification. These simple, fun and informative sessions also come with a FREE booklet that you can keep and use as a reference. This booklet helps support your learning and has all the info and visuals that we discuss as well as examples and tips.

Ever wonder what the MOST important things to do as a Parent? It may not be what you think. Take a look and see if you knew this or if you do this. Here are Julie Romanowski's TOP 3 TIPS that every Parent needs to know......

TOP 3 TIPS

1st - REGULATE YOURSELF
This is about staying calm and handling the current situation in the face of stress, chaos, upset and tears. When a child is feeling BIG feelings such as anger, frustration, fear or overwhelm, they are going to express this in a variety of ways that are usually unpleasant. It is our job as the adult to ensure that the child's expression does not effect our emotional stability. In order to do so, remember not to take the child's expression of that big feeling personally - even if it is directed right at you. Remain neutral and calm so that YOU can stay regulated and then assist the child in regulating themselves.

There is a lot of information out there for parents and children's behaviour. It can be really difficult to sift through it all and know what will work and what won't. Many of my clients say that they have read all the books and searched online for answers but none of it works OR it's too confusing and overwhelming. They want someone to tell them the most efficient way to get the solutions they are looking for. This is where an Early Childhood Consultant that specializes in children's behaviour, discipline and development, can make a HUGE difference. We have sifted through all the info and research and have curated specific programs and workshops to help make it easier for parents.

Our website offers information on many topics covered on our RESOURCES page that are relevant to parenting, the early years, education, coaching and much more. We have articles to read, radio clips to listen to and tv clips to view. 

​Work-life balance is easier said than done for most parents. The balance we desire and work so hard towards, just doesn't happen which in turn, adds more stress! The un-predictable nature of caring for children makes 'balancing' responsibilities nearly impossible. Sometimes we don't even realize what is happening and become totally unaware of the impact until it's really bad and we burn out.

The good news is, it's never too late to turn things around!​ The toll this level of stress takes on our mind, body and relationships is extremely high. Prevention is key when it comes to the feeling of 'burnout'. There's no clear path as to how long or how intense the stress has to be but rather the feeling of overwhelm that becomes unbearable to manage. Sometimes this is also called, caregiver fatigue. Many people experience this and it's perfectly natural however.......