Parenting Tip
As we head into the Christmas season, despite its joys, stress can grow for busy parents.
These are my Top Five Tips - and I hope I'll stick to them myself one year!
1) Focus on what is important - that's YOU and your CHILDREN.
2) Drop high stress 'rituals' but stick to everyday routines, including bed times!
3) Say 'NO' - you can't do everything and be everywhere!
4) Be satisfied with 'good enough' - because you can only ever do your best and that is always good enough.
5) Delegate! - you are not the family maid-of-all-work! If they want it, get them to help.
Amanda Thorpe
Parent & Family Support Advisor
Street & Glastonbury CLP