Firecrackers aren’t the only things exploding this 4th–our patience erupts too!
Hey parents, are you feeling a little short-fused? We get it! You probably have dozens of things happening at once in your life that cause stress and make withdrawals from your “patience bank.” We’re a little over half-way through summer and the joy of a long break faded to a lot of “I’m bored!” Add the pressures and excitement of a holiday to it and…Boom! We’re left not only cleaning up paper plates and firework wrappers, but hurt feelings and guilt.
When you feel like you’re about to burst, try a quick visualization. Take a deep breath and picture the length of your fuse before responding. Create a visual of extinguishing the flame by releasing the air you just inhaled. Sometimes when we briefly explain our feelings, it helps our children learn how to react to their frustrations. And always remember, even fun times can be stressful, and there is no shame in a good break!