Or sad, or upset, or think it's not fair.... One of the biggest misperceptions I had about parenting, which has taken years to unravel, was that if I was calm and reasonable, my kids would Get It and they too would be calm and fine with whatever limit I was setting. In fact, I didn't realize it [...]Continue Reading
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5 Ways to be a More Patient Parent
If there is one virtue I have been challenged to practice every single day since becoming a parent, it is patience. In the baby days it was learning how to breastfeed and figuring out how to soothe my baby. In the toddler years it was accepting the slow pace of walks while my child explored [...]Continue Reading
Hug It Out – Calming an Angry Child
I have a technique that has been really helping with dealing with anger in my family. It sounded almost too simple when I read it, but often it's the really simple shifts, the ones that we think could hardly work, that help us most. This idea for dealing with anger comes from a recent comment on [...]Continue Reading
Resources – To Deal With Anger
I never knew I had a temper until I had kids. Dealing with anger has been one of the most difficult and humbling parts of parenting for me, so as best I can, I share what I learn along the way. If you'd like to find way to deal with anger and stop yelling at your kids, these resources are for [...]Continue Reading
What To Do When Being Mom Makes You Feel Mean – Tips From 10 Moms
Do you ever feel stuck in a cycle of anger and resentment towards your child? Sometimes I swear it's like a cloud descends on me and all I want to do is hide in a closet. Sometimes I find I just need to sit with these feelings a while to let them shift. If that's where you are, be gentle on [...]Continue Reading
10 Dangerous Thoughts for Parents Who Want to Stay Calm
Why are these thoughts dangerous? These thoughts, when we allow ourselves to think this way, are ones that fuel our fear and anger. Instead of empowering ourselves, we increase our own feelings of helplessness and pain, making it more likely that we will react poorly to whatever situation we [...]Continue Reading
