just a link to some good articles on Stress Management. from the website of an MD with interest in natural medicine. Chief Editor: Dr. Jacob Mathew, webmaster, holisticonline Stress Management: http://www.holistic-online.com/stress/stress_home.htm +++ Meditation: http://1stholistic.com/Meditation/hol_meditation.htm +++ I would also encourage any and all "battle weary" parents to get into counseling yourselves, and perhaps a (real world) support group as well. No reason to try to re-invent the wheel, when others have been through these journeys and can offer helpful advice and support. Best of luck, Take care