BTW, sometimes when I am experiencing anxiety it really does help to do kid stuff. If I am with the kids and don't feel like cooking dinner, they think it is great for me to spread a blanket on the floor and have a simple picnic inside with just pb&j sandwiches, or cheese and crackers and fruit. As simple as it can be so it does not require a lot of energy. The children feel they did something special and does not totally drain mom.