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Mom! Mom! MOM! 3 ways to stay calm in stressful parenting moments
Mom! Mom! MOM! 3 ways to stay calm in stressful parenting moments September 25, 20265:01 AM ET A mom losing her cool. Andee Tagle/NPR

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Your toddler is whining for apple juice. Your big kid is asking for more screen time. Your boss is pinging you with a last-minute request. All of a sudden, your nervous system is on the fritz — and you're about to fly off the handle.

Mom needs a moment! How to pause parental rage

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