The first steps in managing stress are becoming aware of your stress signs and understanding what is causing them. Maybe it's the morning rush, homework battles, or financial worries. If it’s the morning rush for you, try prepping for it the night before to cut back on the amount of things that need to get done. When you can identify what stresses you out, you can better anticipate and plan for these things in the future.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. This year, the focus is on mental health at work. Where we work can really affect how we think, feel, and show up for our family. Many people spend about 8 hours a day at their job–and for parents, that work continues at home.

Balancing work and home can be tough. Dealing with a sleepless night or managing a tween’s attitude may be hard to shake off and leave behind. Stress at home can make those long workdays even harder!