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When we’re faced with challenges, it can be hard to keep a positive outlook. But maintaining a sense of calm and confidence is really important, especially if you’re caring for or working with young children. In fact, in difficult or stressful circumstances, grown-ups play a vital role in modeling to young children how to manage big feelings and work through challenges.

Check in with yourself: What’s one positive thing I can do today?

Then, consider these ideas:

• Take a deep breath.
• Unplug for a little while.
• Spend time talking with a friend.
• Go for a walk.
• Learn something new.