Ep.22 How to Manage Parental Stress & the Surgeon General’s Warning

UNrattled: A Podcast for Parents

The U.S. Surgeon General has just put out an advisory on the mental health & well-being of parents. In today’s show we will talk with Melissa Creighton from the Mobile County Health Department as we discuss the biggest stress factors for parents. And finally we will look at how parents can manage the stress that you feel everyday so that you can be the best version of you for your kids. Also, in the show notes you will be able to find the advisory put out by the Surgeon General as well as resources from the Mobile County Health Department.

Welcome to UNrattled where we learn together to shake off our past parenting mistakes so that we can be the best version of ourselves for our kids. My name is Austin Lee and I’m your host on this journey of becoming a better parent and today we are taking a look at the stress of being a parent and what the U.S. Surgeon General has to say about parents and increased stress that comes with parenting in this generation. Then we’ll dive into some ways you can manage the stress that comes from certain areas of your life. I’ll also be joined by co-host Jessica Stinson and my good friend Melissa Creightion from the MCHD.

Financial Strain, Economic Instability, and Poverty

Medicaid/CHIP Special Enrollment Period extended

Call United Way 211 for financial resources available in your community.

Time Demands

Harvard Business Review – “How to Allocate Your Time, and Your Effort”

Children’s Health

MCHD/FH helps make affordable health care coverage a reality for people in our community thru Certified Application Counselors - Here

Prescription for Play Free Lego Duplo kits for kids & Child-focused waiting room renovation

The Mobile County Health Department smartphone app is available for download for free in the App Store and Google Play. Search “My MCHD Health Check” or use the following link to download the app -- https://apps.myocv.com/share/a65536603.

Parental Isolation and Loneliness

UNICEF - Mental health and well-being - How to support your children and yourself.

MCHD Offers Behavioral Health Services- Call 251-690-8889 to schedule in-person or telehealth appointments.

Services can be offered to address the following: Here

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Healthy living practices
• Coping with a chronic health condition
• Managing a chronic health condition. Examples include:
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Obesity

Technology and Social Media

UNICEF - How to keep your child safe online

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