Your Stress Is Affecting Your Child More Than You Know
Published: Jun. 11, 2026Updated: Jun. 11, 2026
OT Kelli Smith, MOTR/L, founder of Abundance Therapies, puts it plainly: when you walk into a room stressed, everyone around you feels it — including your kids. It's not about being perfect. It's about giving yourself five minutes before you re-enter. Use the bathroom. Grab a snack. Take a breath. Swing if you've got one.
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