Stress Management in Stepfamily Life
Stepparents experience more than their share of stress. Learning how to manage it is critical for the success of the stepfamily, and these resources can help.
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20 Guidelines for Stepmothers These guidelines will help relieve some of a stepmom's stress and anxiety. From the the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Stepfamily Association of America.
Get Tough With Stress This article defines stress, shows where it comes from and its consequences. Sign up to receive a free weekly stress tip.
How to Manage Sources of Stress Stress hits us in many ways. Self Help magazine suggests you ask yourself a few questions, begin to refocus, and then settle back in to relaxation.
Journaling: A Tool for the Spirit Journaling your way to your own "fountain of personal wisdom," with guidelines and tips. From Momscape.
Look After Yourself Tips to keep down the stress and links to other resources. From the Second Wives Club. (Requires free registration.)
Overwhelmed Stepmom A question and answer about one stepmom's very stressful life. From ParentsPlace.
Rules of the Road Great article from Nicole Weyant on how non-custodial parents and stepparents can help themselves and their children by prioritizing their world. From Step-Family-Matters.com.
Stepparent Absolutions A short list of absolutions that will help free a stepparent from stress. From the the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Stepfamily Association of America.
Stress in Stepfamilies Tips and guidelines for coping with stress, from the Minnesota Children Youth & Family Consortium Electronic Clearinghouse.
Ten Ways to Bounce Back How to recover more quickly from stressful events. From Simpler Living.
The De-Stress Zone Learn how to short-circuit stress and take time for yourself. Links to many other resources. From Simpler Living.
The Power of Saying No Learn how to say no and reduce your stress. From Simpler Living.
The Stress Toughness Test Take this short quiz and assess your stress toughness, then link to ways to strengthen yourself.
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