Three common areas of our lives that contribute to being busy, and therefore being stressed, are the amount of rest we get, the amount of time spent at work or doing work, and the time and attention that we give to our kids. It may not be easy to make choices in these areas, but it can definitely pay off in the long run. You can say no. You can say no to the things that contribute to your stress. So control your rest. Take some time back from your work schedule. And gain some freedom in your life as a parent…so you can be an even better one.