Focus on Parental Mental Health

Feeling Overwhelmed with Parenting Demands? Please [click here]( if you have problems viewing this message or if using a mobile device. Find Us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [HealthyChildren.org]( The only site and newsletter backed by 67,000 AAP pediatricians! [Prenatal]( [Baby]( [Toddler]( [Preschool]( [Gradeschool]( [Teen]( [Young Adult]( Focus on Parental Mental Health September 2019 | Issue No. 189 [Feeling Overwhelmed with Parenting Demands?]( Feeling Overwhelmed with Parenting Demands? Are you stressed by the demands of raising children---helping with homework, handling the logistics of after-school activities, sports, doctor's appointments, birthday parties? If you'd like to take a step back---if you are feeling maxed out---but don't know what to do, we want to help! [Here are some strategies to help you build resilience](. (And no, they don't involve spending lots of money). These opportunities focus on what you can do right now at home. Right now, in your neighborhood. Give yourself permission to reduce your stress and be happy---in whatever ways work best for you. PS - What do you do to relieve parenting stress? Please share on our [Facebook post](. Stress, Smoking & New Parenthood Many women who were able to quit or cut down on their smoking during pregnancy, gradually return to smoking or e-cigarette usage after a baby is born. This may be related to some of the stress that can come with new parenthood and falling back into old patterns of behavior. Be prepared for these challenges and have a plan to remain smoke and e-cigarette free! - No kind of e-cigarette is safe to use while pregnant or while breastfeeding. Stop vaping now! E-cigarettes are NOT a safe way to quit smoking during pregnancy either. [New FAQ here.]( [You are doing the very best thing for yourself by quitting. Hang in there. I promise it gets better. - Smokefree Mama]( Also In This Issue [Depression and Anxiety During Pregnancy and After Birth: FAQs]( [Dads Can Get Depression During and After Pregnancy, Too]( [Sleep Tips for Your Family's Mental Health]( [Parenting with CHD: Why Prioritizing Your Own Health is Important]( [Divorce: Taking Care of Yourself]( [Words of Support for New Heart Moms]( [Hispanic Immigrant Families: Overcoming Challenges in Your Search for a Better Future]( Thank You to Our Sponsors [J&J]( [Perrigo]( [AAP]( The AAP is the world's largest publisher of pediatric content. [HealthyChildren.org]( is the digital extension of the AAP mission to provide the most trustworthy health content to parents and caregivers at home, on the go, and from anywhere in the world. The information contained on this newsletter and on [HealthyChildren.org]( should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. © Copyright 2019 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved. American Academy of Pediatrics | 345 Park[Boulevard | Itasca, IL 60143, USA]( [Log Into Your Account]( | [Contact Us]( | [About Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Editorial Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( American Academy of Pediatrics, 345 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143