Fatherly
 
Jul 24, 2022
 
Hotter days create shorter fuses. Since much of the U.S. is experiencing scorching temperatures at the moment, it’s a good idea to have a few back-pocket tactics to help you stay calm and, um, cool down. Because, as we all know, losing your cool will only cause more problems. Now, understanding what’s going on in your mind and body during tense moments is key to calming yourself down. Stress-ridden moments involve the fight-or-flight response and when you’re about to freak out, it’s just as important to soothe your body as it is to calm your mind.
 
SELF
 
6 Ways to Calm Down When You’re About to Lose Your Cool
 
Hotter days make for shorter fuses. These expert-suggested techniques can help walk you back when you’re teetering on the edge.
 
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When you’re about to freak out, it’s just as important to soothe your body as it is to calm your mind.
 
 
further reading
3 Traits All Calm Parents Share
How to Calm Down When The Kids Are Out of Hand
22 Stress Relief Activities To Calm Yourself Down In 5 Minutes Or Less
 
JOKES
 
21 Funny Summer Jokes That Are Sure To Make A Splash
 
Unlike oysters, we aren't shellfish with our puns
 
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PARENTING
 
5 Hot Weather Stroller Mistakes To Avoid Making This Summer
 
When the weather rises, so do certain safety concerns. Here's what parents need to remember about babies and strollers on hot days.
 
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5 Steps to Prevent Your Child From Getting Heat Stroke
 
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Make sure your child is hydrated. This means water breaks at least every quarter-hour.
 
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Dress children in breathable, loose-fitting clothing.
 
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Don’t leave your child in an exposed car on a hot day, unattended or not, and don’t ever leave your child in a car on their own.
 
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If a child experiences muscle cramps, pale or cold skin, confusion, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headaches, rapid heartbeat, dark urine, and excessive sweating on a hot day, immediately take them to a cool place and hydrate them.
 
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Don’t wait for your kid to tell you they’ve had enough. If the heat is hard on you, assume it’s that much harder for them. Know when to call it a day.
 
further reading
How to Tell Heat Rash on Your Baby’s Face from Other Skin Conditions
The Best Swimming Pool Games Are Way Better Than ‘Sharks and Minnows’
How to Prevent Heat Stroke in Children
 
COLD ONES
 
9 Perfect Ways To Keep Your Drink Cooler This Summer
 
From a better ice block to a rapid drink chiller, these gadgets will cool your beverage — and you — down fast.
 
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TOYS
 
The Squirt Guns and Super Soakers To Use During Your Next Water Fight
 
Looking to beat the heat with a water war? Pick up the best water blasters and more right now.
 
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MOVIES
 
The Gray Man Is a Great Streaming Substitute For The Next James Bond
 
The new Ryan Gosling-Chris Evans Netflix action flick brings the goods. And a lot of heart, too.
 
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SOLE SEARCHING
 
Your Sneakers Should Tell A Story
 
Sneaker collabs are everywhere and easy to avoid if you're not one to chase trends. That's a mistake. The best tell rich stories, and look damn good doing it.
 
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