When the big and little problems of your everyday life pile up to the point where you feel like lashing out - stop Take time out. Don't take it out on your kid. Try any or all of these simple alternatives whatever works for you.

1. Stop in your tracks Step back Sit down

2. Take five deep breaths inhale exhale slowly, slowly

3. Count to 10 better yet 20 or say the alphabet out loud

4. Phone a friend a relative. Even the weather

5. Still mad? Punch a pillow: Or munch an apple

6. Thumb through a magazine, book, newspaper, photo album.

7. Do some sit-ups

8. Pick up a pencil and write down your thoughts

9. Take a hot bath, or a cold shower.

10. Lie down on the floor, or just put your feet up.

11. Put on your favorite record

12. Water your plants Take time out. Don't take it out on your kid.

 

 

 

 

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