Sometimes, what boys need the most on vacation is that their adults are calm.
Winter holidays arrive with the promise of rest, games and shared time. However, many times this long -awaited break becomes an additional source of stress, especially for adults in charge of family care. And although we do not always notice, that emotional discomfort also impacts the little ones.
Stress is a physiological response of the body to a challenge or demand. When a person feels stressed, his body releases hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline to face the situation. This situation not only affects parents, but also alters the family dynamics and emotional well -being of children.
During the school break, adults may feel surpassed by the reorganization of routines, the pressure of “taking advantage of free time” or the attempt to support an entertaining and productive agenda for the boys. To this is added unresolved personal or labor factors, which remain active even on rest days.
Children, on the other hand, are extremely receptive to the emotional state of their parents. If adults are irritable, exhausted or anxious, boys perceive it and can manifest it with insomnia, humor changes, difficulties to relax or lack of enjoyment.
Therefore, taking care of the emotional well -being of adults is not a selfish act, but a concrete way of caring for the whole family. Some signs to which attention should be given: headaches, digestive discomfort, insomnia, excessive coffee, tobacco or medications. Detecting these alerts in time can prevent stress from chronuming and derives in more complex pictures.
To achieve a healthy winter vacation, I propose some recommendations:
- Lower expectations: not everything has to be perfect or planned.
- Leave space for improvisation and real rest.
- Try to disconnect, at least at times, work and screens.
- Listen to the boys and share times without trouble.
- Organize activities that really enjoy family.
- Include moments of relaxation and fun.
- Sleep well and feed better.
The objective is not to fill the days of activities, but to give rise to significant experiences, shared times and emotional calm. In short, transform rest in a moment of connection and genuine well -being for the whole family.
Dr. Laura Maffei (M. No. 62441.), Endocrinologist of extensive experience and reference in its national and international area. Director of Maffei Medical Center and Applied Clinical Research. @dralauramaffei
Source: Ambito
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