Parental anxiety refers to the excessive worry and stress about children’s well-being that many parents experience.
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Parents, especially first-time parents with a new baby at home, are often expected to feel someanxietyabout things.
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For example, they might worry about whether their baby is sleeping too much or getting enough to eat.
While such feelings can be challenging, there are self-help strategies and professional treatments that can help.
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Besides common parenting issues, money is another big source of anxiety.
Effects of Parental Anxiety
Parental anxiety and stress can take a serious toll on health and well-being.
And worrying about our kids and their future isn’t even a new thing.
Unfortunately, we haven’t broken out of that cycle of parenting anxiety in the 21st century.
There are also meditation apps that have self-care andguided meditations for anxious parents.
Takeaway
Most importantly, remember that there is no magic formula for parenting success.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
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Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents.
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