How to Deal with Stress when Watching Kids

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Practice deep breathing.. Turn on some soothing music.. Get some fresh air.

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1

Practice deep breathing.

Step 1

Practice deep breathing.

2

Turn on some soothing music.

Step 2

Turn on some soothing music.

3

Get some fresh air.

Step 3

Get some fresh air.

4

Perform progressive relaxation

Step 4

Perform progressive relaxation

5

Ask for help from friends or family.

Step 5

Ask for help from friends or family.

6

Engage in a hobby—with the kids.

Step 6

Engage in a hobby—with the kids.

7

Get some exercise.

Step 7

Get some exercise.

8

Cut back on some obligations.

Step 8

Cut back on some obligations.

9

Call or text a friend to vent.

Step 9

Call or text a friend to vent.

10

Ask for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Ask for 5 minutes.

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Have a laugh.

Step 11

Have a laugh.

12

Schedule calming activities.

Step 12

Schedule calming activities.

13

Request time off.

Step 13

Request time off.

14

Decide whether caring for kids is right for you.

Step 14

Decide whether caring for kids is right for you.

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