<![CDATA[FAMILIES FIRST - Stress Management]]>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:02:01 -0600EditMySite<![CDATA[Parenting in the Age of COVID-19]]>Mon, 27 Apr 2020 22:02:34 GMThttps://www.familiesfirstmt.org/stressmanagement/parenting-in-the-age-of-covid-19Special thank you to ​Heidi West with the North Missoula Community Development Organization for putting this together!
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]]><![CDATA[Caregiver Yoga]]>Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:54:32 GMThttps://www.familiesfirstmt.org/stressmanagement/caregiver-yogaThis class is for caregivers and led by Amy Friedman. 
]]><![CDATA[Parents- Take a Breather & Enjoy Some Self-Care Yoga]]>Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:52:48 GMThttps://www.familiesfirstmt.org/stressmanagement/parents-take-a-breather-enjoy-some-self-care-yogaThis course is for caregivers and led by our Parent Educator, Amy Friedman. 
]]><![CDATA[Family Yoga]]>Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:51:02 GMThttps://www.familiesfirstmt.org/stressmanagement/family-yogaGrab your kiddos and join us for a family yoga session with our wonderful Parent Educator, Amy!
]]><![CDATA[Self-Care for Parents]]>Wed, 01 Apr 2020 20:06:32 GMThttps://www.familiesfirstmt.org/stressmanagement/self-care-for-parents
When you are a parent, self-care often slips to the bottom of this list of things to do. However, it is essential parents and caregivers are looking out for their own mental health. With the unexpected changes to our daily lives and stress being higher than ever, it is critical parents are taking the steps towards taking care of themselves. Some of these include: 
1. Making time for yourself
2. Prioritizing healthy choices
3. Being Realistic
4. Set Boundaries
5. Reconnect with things you enjoy
https://childmind.org/article/self-care-in-the-time-of-coronavirus/
https://www.mother.ly/life/25-self-care-ideas-for-exhausted-parents
Here are some resources you can do for yourself to understand where your stress may be stemming from and what you can work on to improve your own self-care and decrease your parental stress. 
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]]><![CDATA[Yoga for Parents]]>Wed, 01 Apr 2020 19:54:30 GMThttps://www.familiesfirstmt.org/stressmanagement/yoga-for-parents
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Schools are closed and many parents are working from home without childcare for the indefinite future, it’s important for us to recognize how difficult this situation is. It may seem like time for self-care is non-existent. We are here to help. 
Take a deep breath. Literally. 
Join in on our yoga series for parents and families.
​Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, and meditation or relaxation. Yoga may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower your heart rate (Mayo Clinic).
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