When you need to calm down, what works best for you? Do you count to ten? Leave the room? Here, our readers share their best strategies for giving themselves a quick "time out" instead of taking anger and frustration out on their kids. Share Your Strategy
before you lose it
- When you're about to lose it, it's time to call in reinforcements. Thank goodness for grandparents!
- —Guest me
How I Calm Down
- I calm down with a cup of coffee or tea, a good book, my favorite radio channel or music, or just by spending time with my son.
- —Guest Grace
