Quiet times restore a sense of balance for most everyone. Teach your child tricks for calming down and relaxing, such as taking deep breaths, thinking of a quiet place, listening to calming music or reading a book. Bedtime rituals can be very calming. Include sharing something you liked about the child that day, or a good feeling you had during the day. Share some small thing to look forward to tomorrow.
Children often pick up stress from their parents.
If possible, create clear transitions between work and home. Relax your standards in some areas. Dare to choose some things to do imperfectly. Hold family meetings to problem solve issues and share responsibilities. Your local library may have an excellent resource Helping Your Child Handle Stress by Katharine Kersey.