08/24/2026
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Children don’t have to understand what’s stressing us for their bodies to respond to it.
Research suggests that stress can be shared within families at a physiological level, with studies finding associations between parent and child stress-response patterns, including cortisol (stress hormone) activity.
Children are constantly taking in cues from the people and environments around them. Even when we do our best to shield them from financial worries, work stress, relationship challenges, or other adult concerns, they may still sense changes in our tension, emotions, behavior, and availability.
This isn’t about making parents feel guilty for experiencing stress; after all, stress is an unavoidable part of being human. It’s a reminder that taking care of yourself can also be a meaningful way of taking care of your child.
Prioritizing sleep, movement, connection, recovery, and healthy ways of regulating stress can help create a calmer environment for the entire family.
Because sometimes, supporting your child’s nervous system starts with supporting your own. 💛