 Twenty-One Ways to Avoid Single Mother (Parent) Burnout Buy a kitchen or egg timer and use it for the following: Concentrate on only one thing for a set period of time. When the timer rings or buzzes, go on to the next task. Use the timer when putting your child in "time out." Every evening try to give your child undivided attention, say for about 20-25 minutes. Set the timer and let him know that this is his time and that when the buzzer goes off, you are going to do something else. Turn on the phone answering machine and allow no distractions. Every evening, give yourself some private time. Set the timer for approximately 20 minutes and relax, scream, exercise, cry, laugh, or write in a journal. Let your child know this is your time and you are not to be interrupted. Make sure young children are in a safe place with safe activities. |
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