Positive Parenting Method for Not Yelling at Your Kids
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Wondering how to begin positive/gentle parenting and how to stop yelling when your kids aren't listening? Here are some tips for how to stop yelling at your kids that will help you remain calm when you are frustrated.
First, I want you to: sit back and think about this question: “When you yell at your kids, are they more willing to do as you’re asking or more likely to resist?” and “When you yell do you feel better or you do feel worse?”
#1
I ask these two questions to myself probably everyday (haha!) BUT in all seriousness, yelling only creates turmoil and puts us in a bad mood.
Don't Take Your Children's Actions Personally: We take what our children do personally and oftentimes that is our own insecurities or problems.
#2
When I feel like I am about to flip my lid it is a sign for me to first take a deep breath and realize my child’s outburst is not a personal attack on me.
Stop and take a BIG breath (or 20): By taking a deep breath we reduce our fight or flight reaction and puts us in a better mindset to be a calm presence for our children.
#3
This is NOT easy and it won’t happen 100% of the time. But any time you can make it work I think you will ultimately feel better for it!
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