Take a hot bath or splash water on your face. Hug a pillow. Turn on some relaxing music or maybe even sing a song. Write down as many helpful words as you can think of. Save the list.
Every child misbehaves from time to time.
Give one minute of time-out for each year of your child's age. Do not lecture after the time-out. Ignore misbehavior that is aimed at getting your attention, such as bad language. Let your child know that you will respond only when he or she stops the misbehavior. Do not use physical punishment.