SO 7.2

take time out from

Verb

to stop doing what one is doing in order to do something else for a while

She took time out from her career to raise her children.

Take a breather

Verb

to pause and rest

I've barely had time to (stop and/to) take a breath since they got here.

Take my mind off

Verb

stop thinking about

This will help me to take my mind off my problems.

Switch off

Verb

to stop paying attention

When the topic turned to the stock market, he switched off.

Let your hair down

Verb

to act without pretense or self-restraint

When it's friday, she lets her hair down and go to parties

unwind

Verb

to release from tension

I could not inwind on crowds

Deliberately

Adverb

with full awareness of what one is doing

He moves deliberately, almost cautiously, and he speaks with the assurance of someone who is accustomed to being listened to.

Unsupervised

Adjective

not watched or overseen by someone in authority

Experts agree that a barrier around a pool is one of the most effective ways to prevent unsupervised access.

encourage independence

Verb

to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope to be an independent person

He encourages to the children independence for a future

Over-protectiveness

Noun

Protect someone in an exagerated way

Risk-averse culture

Deal with danger

Reasonable risks

coddle

Expose to unnecesary danger