COPING SKILLS—COMMIT TO COPING
Coping Skills—Commit to Coping
Life is full of challenges, but with the right coping skills, you and your family can navigate stress more effectively. Whether it’s helping your kids through tough moments at school or managing your own emotions after a long day, having a go-to set of coping strategies can make all the difference.
Why Coping Skills Matter
Coping skills are like a toolbox. When life throws something unexpected at you, these skills help you manage your emotions and stay calm. The best part? They’re not just for adults. Teaching your children how to cope with stress early in life helps build emotional resilience that will benefit them throughout their lives.
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What Everyone Needs to Know About Coping Skills:
Not all coping skills are the same—what works for one person might not work for another. That’s why it is important for every family member to learn what helps them manage stress, frustration, or big emotions in healthy ways.
At your next dinner table conversation, introduce the idea of coping skills and why they matter. Talk about different ways people handle stress and how those strategies can look different for everyone. Then, have each person create a personal list of coping skills that work best for them. Some examples may include:
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Practice a Coping Skill Together
Each family member can pick a coping skill to try out during the week—something they think might help when they’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Encourage everyone to actually use their skill when they need it, then check in during dinner to talk about how it’s going. What’s working? What’s not? You can even make a custom list using ideas from our 99 Coping Skills to get started.
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