CALM DOWN tips

"Yelling silences your message. Speak quietly so children can hear your words instead of just
your voice."  (L.R. Knost)

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 1. Take a time-out to calm down 13. Color in a coloring book

2. Play some music and dance 14. Squeeze a stress ball

3. Splash your face with cold water 15. Use a mantra that calms you down

4. Listen to a happy song 16. Fidget with something

5. Blow bubbles 17. Sing your favorite song loudly

6. Look at pictures of your child 18. Shake your arms and legs

7. Take 10 deep breaths 19. Listen to calming music

8. Cuddle with your child 20. Lay down on the floor and relax

9. Write in your journal 21. Slowly count to 30

10. Call a close friend  22. Listen to a podcast or audiobook

11. Close your eyes and relax 23. Visualize a quiet place

12. Do 10 jumping jacks 24. Go to your calm down space

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