Parents, what do you do to relieve stress when you are the only one there to take care of the children?!
Question: Parents, what do you do to relieve stress when you are the only one there to take care of the children.?
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I am the single parent of a 6 year old and a 4 year old. Sometimes I really blow it, I scream really loud and grunt. That usually makes the kids run for cover. I usually don't get to that state very often. I usually tell them that I need mommy time so I can be a better mommy for them.I am usually so exhausted from dealing with them all day, who wants to clean a house.?.?.?.? No, now I sit down in a comfy chair, read or write in my journal and smell my scented candles. That usually helps relieve the stress a lot. Then, sometimes I go into the hot bubbly bathtub, play some quiet music and just lay in soapy bubbles.Health Question & Answer
I hope these tips give you some good ideas.
Firstly, remember, you don't need to be super mom, just be a good mom.
Handle each situation by priority.
Now, things that you can do to make it all easier.
On nice days, take the kids to the park and let them run.
Take the kids to a movie, bring the treats.
Buy elbow macaroni, color with food coloring and give the kids a shoestring and let them thread it, providing they are at a safe age to do it. Prepare coloring projects the night before. Have an art time and exercise time.
Make a schedule. Kids like it and will adapt quickly. There are play times and rest times.
Allow some TV time so that you can sit down and read or just relax.
Hire a sitter once or twice a week just for a couple of hours and get to the gym or store. You must give yourself time. Give your head some space and know what is important and what can wait. Go to the mirror and smile.Health Question & Answer
Firstly, remember, you don't need to be super mom, just be a good mom.
Handle each situation by priority.
Now, things that you can do to make it all easier.
On nice days, take the kids to the park and let them run.
Take the kids to a movie, bring the treats.
Buy elbow macaroni, color with food coloring and give the kids a shoestring and let them thread it, providing they are at a safe age to do it. Prepare coloring projects the night before. Have an art time and exercise time.
Make a schedule. Kids like it and will adapt quickly. There are play times and rest times.
Allow some TV time so that you can sit down and read or just relax.
Hire a sitter once or twice a week just for a couple of hours and get to the gym or store. You must give yourself time. Give your head some space and know what is important and what can wait. Go to the mirror and smile.Health Question & Answer
I am a single mom of a 3 and a half year old and I take a nice warm bath to relax. Once my daughter is in bed, I clean up a little, just to make the place look decent and than I go and take a nice bath with candles and than I put myself in pj's and watch a movie or tv. That's what I do for myself and it makes me feel happy and relaxedHealth Question & Answer