How do you keep calm?

[nicetoseeyoutoseeyounice]

My dd's terrible twos are in full swing. Our days are full of tantrums, tears and mischief! I'm finding it really stressful to the point I always feel on edge and my face has broken out in spots which rarely happens unless I'm under a lot of stress.

There are loads of helpful tips online to manage stress but mostly involves avoiding what's making you feel that way and I can't avoid my daughter! How do you stay calm and not let the constant drama get to you?

It doesn't help that I also have an 8 year old who's acting like a teenager right now! Trying not to snap at him when I've had a hard day with dd is difficult. Any tips welcome. I'm usually very laid back and optimistic but just can't stop myself getting wound up. She isn't the problem, I know it's normal toddler behaviour and she isn't naughty as such. I just want to know how to keep my cool. Can't walk out the room to calm down which always worked with ds because she just follows me bless her.

[corythatwas]

I used to sing a lot. You can't sing and shout at the same time. And singing made me seem more confident and capable than I actually was, so I felt better about myself.

[nicetoseeyoutoseeyounice]

That is a really good idea. I will try that next time i get frustrated. And she likes singing too so win win.