Very often we are so concerned and worried about those around us that we forget to focus on our own needs. And your initial response may be "we have to help others", "it's our duty to help others, or even "focusing on ourselves is selfish"! Well, all those statements would be incorrect because unless you yourself are coming from a space filled with love, joy and happiness you will not be able to help others anyway.
Each of us has to learn to re-focus from the negative to the positive aspects in our lives, and once we are fully tuned into our positive vibration, those around us will pick it up and are automatically influenced, especially our children. And that is how we help them: we lead by example!