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It\u2019s a good time to acknowledge the trauma that is raging around the world, which just adds to the stress from the challenges we have come through with the COVID pandemic.\nHere in the US, we are going through a time of multiple mass shootings, baby formula shortages, wars in other countries, political issues, and controversy about women\u2019s bodies. There is lots of tense energy, worry, and confusion, along with the normal challenges of parenthood.\nFor many parents, it has become very hard to process it all and keep living life. With so many people experiencing anxiety, depression, exhaustion, and burnout, navigating the journey is a difficult challenge. In today\u2019s episode, I\u2019m calling this trauma what it is and admitting that life can be so difficult at times. Join me for a closer look.\n\xa0\nShow Highlights:\n\xa0\n\nHow these traumas bring emotional impacts on parents and kids\n\nWhy it\u2019s difficult to talk to our kids about the worry, anxiety, and trauma\n\nThe importance of remaining present with our feelings over tragedies like school shootings\n\nHow we have been collectively traumatized by many recent events\n\nSuggestions for coping by pulling back from social media and the news\n\nWhy being fully present in your own life is a good option for dealing with stressful times\n\n\xa0\nMy takeaways and advice:\n\nLimit your exposure to social media and news outlets.\n\nFind things and people to connect with that make you feel safe and secure.\n\nEngage in healthy and restorative activities.\n\nRealize that we all bear the mark of collective trauma.\n\nKnow that you are not alone in the world and your feelings.\n\nRemember that things aren\u2019t always going to stay this way.