https://happilyblended.com/2011/04/staying-calm-stressful-situations/ NH Mom | Travel New England | Positive Thinking | Product Reviews Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:05:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://happilyblended.com/2011/04/staying-calm-stressful-situations/#comment-30255 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:05:23 +0000 http://happilyblended.com/?p=12382#comment-30255 I have to take a deep breath, and I’ve just learned to redirect a little bit. The kids have to say, “yes mommy” instead of arguing and I quietly repeat it until they follow the directions. It helps me a lot

]]> https://happilyblended.com/2011/04/staying-calm-stressful-situations/#comment-30263 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:16:33 +0000 http://happilyblended.com/?p=12382#comment-30263 Latest Blog Post: Staying Calm During Stressful Situations http://ow.ly/4A6WY (via @brandyellen)

]]> https://happilyblended.com/2011/04/staying-calm-stressful-situations/#comment-30245 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:35:59 +0000 http://happilyblended.com/?p=12382#comment-30245 I learned the hard way a few years ago. We were under a tornado warning with a possible tornado headed our way and I started to freak out which lead to Zander freaking out. Since then I’ve worked hard at keeping my actions and voice calm when there is a tornado warning which has curbed the freak outs.

]]> https://happilyblended.com/2011/04/staying-calm-stressful-situations/#comment-30235 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:46:18 +0000 http://happilyblended.com/?p=12382#comment-30235 For me, nothing works but a nap! You’re so right about kids feeding off our energy!

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