So here are the things I’ve done the last two nights that help me stay calm and leave me feeling hopeful:
I use the time to focus on my posture and breathe deeply. When I get going with my day I sometimes forget these two important things. Focusing on improving my physical self takes the pressure off my stressed mental self, thus easing the situation a bit.
On our pediatrician’s suggestion, we’re getting The Fireball accustom to falling asleep without us. This currently involves 30 minutes of repeated walks down the hall to get her back in bed. No eye contact and no talking are allowed, though I sometimes plant a quick kiss on the top of her head. I keep looking for Super Nanny cameras taping my every move, wondering if I’m truly doing it right or if the kiss is a sign of weakness and I’m in need of some professional intervention.
clipped from: www.positivityblog.com