Stressing out? It's easy to do when you are a parent. After all, our kids often do their best to make sure we are stressed. Funny how that works. Parents deal with a huge amount of stress in their lives. As you probably know, stress can cause health problems and shorten your life. So, what can you do to help alleviate some of this stress? Well, here are some top stressbusters for mom and dad.

Get a Hug and a Kiss Each Morning
One of the best ways that you can deal with stress is to make sure you get a hug and kiss each morning. This can be from your spouse or from your kids. Hugging releases the "feel good" chemicals in your body, helping to ease your stress. So hug away. It's good for you.

Call a Friend When You're Frustrated
Ever got to the point where you are so frustrated with your kids you are seriously considering ripping out every shred of hair you have? It's at this point you need to communicate with a good friend. Instead of going bald, call a friend. When you talk with friends, your spouse, or even lose family, it can keep stress hormones from being released. So, call someone up and vent a bit of steam. Your hair will love you for it.

Buy or Pick Yourself Flowers
You don't have to wait for someone else to bring you some flowers. Go out and pick or purchase some flowers every once in awhile. Put them on your desk or the table. Enjoy looking at them. Studies actually show that those flowers can relax you. Maybe you should give your spouse the hint…you'll relax if you get flowers.

Schedule in Some Free Time
We schedule everything into our days - except for some free time. Free time is so important. It doesn't matter what you do with it, you just deserve to have some free time. This time to yourself can really help you to get rid of some of the stress that you are dealing with. So, guard that "you" time carefully.

Laugh, Giggle, Chuckle
Laughter is truly great for relieving stress. Sometimes we take ourselves far too seriously as parents. Find something funny every day. Your heart and your blood pressure will thank you for it.