What a parent can do when everyday pressures build up:

• Take a deep breath! And another. Notice how your heart slows down. Now talk to your child.
• Close your eyes. Pretend you’re hearing what your child is about to hear.
• Press your lips together and count to 20, backwards.
• Put yourself in a time-out (remember to make sure the child is safe).
• Phone a friend.
• If someone can watch your child, go outside and take a walk.
• Turn on some music. Maybe even sing along.
• Splash water on your face.
• Hug a pillow.
• Hug yourself after you cool down…compliment yourself on being a great parent!

Never shake a Keiki (child)

Shaking a baby or child can cause lifelong brain damage, blindness or death.

Things to Do When Your Keiki is Crying:

• Make sure the keiki is not hungry, too hot or cold and does not have a dirty diaper.
• Give the keiki a pacifier.
• Stop, sit down, count to 10 slowly.
• Put the keiki in a safe place (such as a crib) and leave the room for a few minutes.
• Take the keiki for a ride in a stroller or car.
• Play calming music.
• Take a shower.