If bickering, criticism, and blaming increase, families can make their situations even worse. This will call for trying to be more sensitive to one another's feelings, paying attention to unspoken pain as well as verbalized distress. Try not to let the crisis dominate family life completely. Purposely schedule activities that are enjoyable and fun to look forward to. Maintaining linkages with friends, family, and the community is very important in stressful times.
Children can learn a valuable lesson by watching how parents handle pressure and stress.
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