7 Tips for Family Life during Recession

As sure as the spring will follow the winter, prosperity and economic growth will follow recession. – Bo Bennett

The negative impact of the recession has caused financial worries among parents of many households. Consequently, their children in the family are also affected. What do you do during such a trying time so that the family unit stays together? Here are the 7 tips:

1. Parents to take care of themselves: Continue to take good care of your health and eat a balanced diet. Replace all negative emotions with positive emotions such as cheerfulness and confidence. On the other hand, your anxiety will affect the emotions of your children negatively.

2. Watch less TV: The more you watch TV the more depressed you will get. The bad news is good news for the mass media. How often do you get yourself cheer up by watching TV? The best thing to do is to motivate yourself by reading inspirational books while your children are doing their homework.

3. Speak positively to your children: Clearly explain the situation to your children and tell them why certain expenses need to be curtailed, at least temporarily

4. Meet the needs of your children: Each of your children has special requirements. If it can’t be met, talk about ways to remedy the situation and make them understand the current predicament

5. A crisis is also an opportunity: During this difficult time, family members will talk more often together brainstorming and discussing ways to solve financial issues. In a way, it brings a family unit closer than before

6. Learn from other parents: It is a good idea to visit other families and find out how other people are coping with it and at the same you share your insight with them. It is a win-win situation.

7. Look into the future with high expectations: Be hopeful about the future. Every cloud has a silver lining. Tough times never last, but tough people do.

Your positive mental mindset will make it easier for you to get over this critical period. Just remember the delightful words from Dr. Joyce Brothers,” When you look at your life the greatest happiness are family hapinesses”