If your kids are
normally well-balanced, their batteries may need recharging when they act and
feel:
·
Unduly
sleepy or tired
·
Tactless,
unfriendly, suspicious
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Querulous,
insulting, hostile
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Irritable,
sarcastic, mean
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Nervous,
excitable, hysterical
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Worrisome,
fearful, jealous
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Rash,
ruthless, excessively selfish
·
Excessively
emotional, depressed, or frustrated
When YOU are
fatigued your usually positive, desirable feelings, emotions, thoughts, and
actions have a tendency to turn negative. It’s the same with kids. And when you
are rested and in good health, the direction is changed back to positive.
Fatigue often brings out the worst in people. So how do you go about recharging
your child’s battery (or your own for that matter) when his or her energy level
is zero?
Relax: Going
for a nice long walk is a wonderful way to relax emotionally and mentally. As
you put your physical body into motion, your thoughts and feelings seem to
relax all by themselves. Even something as simple as watching a TV show or a
movie allows you to unwind and have some time to chill with the children.
Play: Instead of an organized activity (baseball,
tennis, soccer, etc.), do something fun, and that has no structure. Throw a
Frisbee around the park or beach, go for a bike ride, fly a kite, or get the
family together around the table for a board or card game. The possibilities
are endless.
Rest: Have some down time by reading a good
book in a hammock or a favorite comfy chair. Pick an activity that’s not too
taxing. Even a short nap can help rejuvenate the body and mind.
Sleep: Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every
night. I know this is a no-brainer when it comes to recharging your battery,
but this is so important for a growing body and mind.
Can you add
anything to the list above? Remember, EVERYONE needs a period of renewal to
calm
your mind and rejuvenate your body, including our kids! Please click HERE or on the
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Your picture looks awesome, lol! That's exactly what I do when I need some down time. I've been known to put up a sign that says, "Mom's on break."
ReplyDeleteI hear ya, Michelle! We moms need a little TLC now and then to keep up with our kids! Cheers!
DeleteGood post, Sharon, and thanks. I never realized kids burn out, too. Definitely passing this on to several moms I know.
ReplyDeleteNext, I think I'll do a post on author burn-out, Sloane! *Wink* Cheers!
DeleteGreat post Sharon! Sometimes we forget that negative behavior is a result of being overly tired. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, yeah! We all need naps, Lisa! Cheers for your support!
DeleteNice post, Sharon. I want that hammock!
ReplyDeleteYou should be reading "The Legend of Ghost Dog Island" though. BWAAHHHAHAHAHHAHAH.
ReplyDeleteMy hammock is your hammock, Rita! Oh, and if I had a paperback copy of "The Legend of Ghost Dog Island", I would have gladly pimped it! Hint-hint!
DeleteAbsolutely great advice! Just like adults, kids need time to decompress too. It's hard to remember sometimes that school is their "work" and those vacations are just as important to them as they are for us in the 9-5 grind! Enjoy your "me" time ;-)
ReplyDeleteHonestly, Alan, I wish I was a kid again to have more 'ME' time! Thanks for stopping by to comment!
DeleteSage advice, as always, Sharon.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Amaleen, as always!
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