QUIZ: What’s Your Dominant Stress Response in Parenting?

👉 When your child has a meltdown or things feel overwhelming, what’s your first reaction?

*What best describes how you feel in a high-stress parenting moment?

a) I feel like I need to escape or keep busy

b) I freeze up and don’t know what to do

c) I try to keep the peace, even if it means ignoring my own needs

d) I shut down and feel emotionally numb

How do you typically react when your child is screaming or upset?

a) I walk away or distract myself with chores

b) I feel stuck and struggle to respond

c) I give in to their demands to calm the situation

d) I emotionally check out and feel exhausted

When you’re feeling overwhelmed, what’s your go-to coping mechanism?

a) Keeping busy, running errands, or scrolling on my phone.

b) Feeling frozen and unable to make a decision.

c) Making sure others are okay before taking care of myself.

d) Zoning out, feeling numb, or withdrawing from loved ones.

What do you say to yourself in tough parenting moments?

a) “I just need to get out of here.”

b) “I don’t know what to do.”

c) “If I keep everyone happy, it’ll be okay.”

d) “I don’t even care anymore."

. What physical symptoms do you experience when overwhelmed?

a) Racing heart, restlessness, or fidgeting

b) Feeling stuck, stiff, or disconnected from my body

c) Tension in my shoulders, shallow breathing, or people-pleasing behaviours

d) Extreme fatigue, low energy, or emotional numbness

QUIZ RESULTS:

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We'll explore what your stress response means for your body and share strategies to help you adapt and regulate more effectively.

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Disclaimer: This website does not provide medical advice. Always seek the advice of your qualified health care provider with any questions regarding the health and welfare of your child.

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