Managing Anxiety in Parenting

How might children interpret their parents' consistent anxiety?

• As a sign that everything is safe

• As a cue that many situations are dangerous

• As a reason to ignore their own feelings

• As a way to become more independent

What is the purpose of progressive muscle relaxation?

• To help relax the body by tensing and releasing muscles

• To focus on future worries

• To increase muscle strength

• To improve cardiovascular health

What is a key benefit of practicing mindfulness regularly?

• It makes you immune to anxiety

• It eliminates all future worries

• It helps use relaxation techniques more effectively when needed

• It guarantees a stress-free life

Why is it important to identify anxiety triggers?

• To manage anxiety more effectively

• To make anxiety worse

• To completely eliminate anxiety

• To avoid all social interactions

What should you do if setting boundaries and practicing techniques don't alleviate severe anxiety?

• Rely solely on social media for help

• Stop all activities

• Ignore the anxiety

• Consult a mental health professional

What should parents do when they notice their child is anxious?

• Ignore the child's feelings

• Explain and model stress management strategies

• Punish the child for being anxious

• Tell the child to stop feeling anxious

Why is it important to explain your anxiety to your child?

• To show them that stress is unmanageable

• To make them anxious too

• To prevent them from ever feeling stress

• To give them permission to feel and manage stress

How can parents involve their children in managing stress?

• By ignoring the child's input

• By creating a plan together for stressful situations

• By letting the child handle all stress alone

• By avoiding any discussion about stress

What is a recommended action if a situation causes significant stress?

• Ignore the stress and continue

• Ask your child to handle it

• Stay in the situation to face your fears

• Plan to disengage from the situation

What role can a support system play in managing parental anxiety?

• It replaces the need for professional help

• It is unnecessary and unhelpful

• It provides help and support when feeling overwhelmed

• It can make you more anxious