Try Strategies That Improve Overall Wellness
Many families are busy and stressed—which can have a negative impact on children’s health and grades. While it’s nearly impossible to lead a stress-free life these days, you can work to make your home a haven away from the daily grind.
To improve your family’s overall wellness:
· Encourage laughter. Laughter should be a part of each day. Have everyone share favorite funny shows, movies, jokes and stories on a regular basis.
· Share stress-relief strategies. Teach family members to take deep breaths, go for a walk or turn on some relaxing music whenever they are feeling stressed.
· Share good things. Every day, have each family member report at least one good thing (no matter how small) that happened that day. Try to do this during a family meal.
· Have everyone pitch in. Chores go so much more quickly when everyone works together. Have a family chore time and then reward yourselves by doing something fun as a family.
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