• Breathe slowly and count to 10 (or 100).
  • Step outside for a few minutes if you safely can.
  • Call a friend — sharing the moment helps.
  • Look for the humor in it when you can.
  • Remember everyone slips up sometimes, including your child.
  • Take breaks from each other so you both come back to it fresher.
  • If you’re consistently struggling, a parenting class or counselor can genuinely help.