Survey finds nearly half of parents feel stressed often, worry it’s affecting their kids

A new survey finds parenting stress is nearly universal, and many parents are now worried that their stress is making their children more anxious, too. The survey, from the Kids Mental Health Foundation, found that nearly half of parents of children under 18 report they always or often feel stressed.  Overall, 97% of parents reported feeling stressed about parenting in the past month. Thirty percent said they felt stressed often. According to experts, that stress can set the tone for the entire household.