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Chapter 15:Managing the stress of caregiving

All parents and caregivers need to find ways to manage stress. Parents and other family members work very hard caring for young children. If one of the children cannot see well or is blind, then there is even more work.

Besides caring for the child, family members also need to be teachers, to help their child learn what other children naturally learn through sight. At times it can be difficult to cope with this extra work. Here are some suggestions from families about different ways that have helped them manage:

BE REALISTIC

Try to be realistic about how much time you and others can spend working with your child.

Try adapting activities so they fit more easily into your daily life and take less time.

Try breaking large tasks into smaller, easier tasks. This way you will see progress and not get discouraged.

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