Every parent has had that moment where they just want to scream their lungs out, but most of us just keep plodding through without letting all that negative energy out.

Having a baby that is inconsolable even after all of the below is devastating!

• Teething gel/ powder
• Calpol
• Teething rings/ Carrot sticks/ Cucumber
• A wonderful gum massage
• Nappy changes
• Bottles
• Emergency bath time
• Walks around the park
• Everything and anything else I can think of

I find this one of the hardest times in my life to practice non attachment. To accept that I’m doing my best and that is all I can do. That me getting upset or angry will only upset her more and that every single one of us went through teething pains and we survived it.

Being able to take that step back and acknowledge what is happening without taking it personally is extremely tough but makes all the difference with how we deal/ cope with the situation.

My advice, when you feel ready to pull your hair out: put the baby in their room for 5min, it won’t harm them. And then step outside or go to your room and have a good scream, cry or whatever you need to reset yourself. Personally if it’s a sunny day I step into the garden, scream at the trees and then come back inside and make a cup of tea before starting again.

Remember to be practical about your time out though. By stepping outside I mean literally just outside the door so you can still hear the baby not taking a walk to the shops.  Practice practical and sensible parenting even when you need to take a minute for yourself.

Taking the few minutes time out to reset myself is so key and one of the things that keeps me sane. That, and getting me time every day/ week where I have the time to recharge my energy and ground myself.

Finding your own outlet is really important. Keeping balance in your life is the key to being healthy and happy. Everyone of us is different and the things that balance us are different so finding what works for you is just as important.