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15 Minute Stress Relievers

It is easy to feel that you have no free time as a parent, but you can always find 15 minutes. Here are some things you can do in 15 minutes that will allow you to catch your breath and settle your mind:

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  • Take a walk
  • Go to a park
  • Take a bath
  • Call a friend
  • Read a poem
  • Have a cup of tea
  • Lie in the hammock
  • Look at the clouds
  • Sit by the fire
  • Sit by the window
  • Lie in the grass
  • Lie on the floor
  • Water the plants
  • Give yourself a facial
  • Read the headlines
  • Sing a song
  • Dance around the living room


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