It happens. More often than I’d like to admit, but it definitely happens. My kids drive me crazy. I’d go so far as to say bat shit crazy sometimes. It’s not their fault, they’re learning their place in the world, pushing boundaries, seeing what they can get away with and what they can’t. But sometimes, oh Mama sometimes it’s like they’re dancing on those buttons of yours instead of just pushing them.

I’m with you. I understand. The days when I’ve tried 8 times to drink the one cup of coffee I’ve now reheated repeatedly in the microwave are usually the worst. I don’t have as much patience as my caffeinated self would, and sometimes I just need to reign myself in.

So here’s what I’ve learned. Here are some ways to calm down when your kids are driving you crazy and you want to scream. The key is finding what works for you, and then falling back on that when you need it. Hopefully, some of these will work for you too.

1 – Walk Away

How easy is that? Unless something dangerous is happening, sometimes simply removing yourself from the situation and walking away is enough to help you calm down.

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