Tag managing anger
The Goal Was to Ask More Questions and Tell Less, Butโฆ
If youโve read much of our content before, you might have picked up on the fact that we like questions. In fact, I often encourage the parents I coach to work toward asking more questions while telling their kids less.โฆ
Dear Exhausted Dad, Here’s What I Would Say to My Younger Self
Hey, dadโฆare you exhausted? I see you, dad. You look tired and discouraged, butโฆyouโre here. You are attending a parenting workshop Lynne and I are presenting, and I can see that your gaze is fixed. And, based on your eyeโฆ
6 Practical Tips to Tame Your Temper
Disciplining misbehaving kids is often a difficult and emotion-laden task. Our oldest son, Daniel, sometimes said to Lynne, โMom, you just bursted all over us!โ And he was painfully correct. Jim had his share of quick, harsh reactions as well.โฆ
Why Is My Child So Angry? The #1 Unexpected Reason & Practical Steps to Take
Moving from unhealthy to healthy anger responses
Why Punching a Pillow When Angry Doesn’t Really Help Your Child
and what DOES help
Calming Yourself Before Going Into Discipline | Ep.109
โWhy are you so mad all the time?โ Do you ever hear this from your child? You probably donโt intend to look mad. You may not even be aware of your furrowed brow or irritated expression. And itโs especially hardโฆ
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What’s Good About Being an Angry Parent?
Anger is tough to understand. Many parents, in an effort to stop their kidsโ misbehavior, tend to react quickly. This reaction usually doesnโt give much thought to the deeper layers of whatโs going on in both the child and theโฆ
To Spank or Not to Spank?
If you work with Christian parents, itโs tempting to stay far away from the spanking debate. There are the โnever spankโ parents, the โimmediate obedience or get spankedโ parents, and everything in-between. The question over whether to spank or notโฆ
What to Do When Kids Push Your Buttons
When kids act up, it’s a parent’s job to guide them through the difficulty. But kids’ trouble often pushes parents’ buttons. Need for control? Push. Desire for quick fixes? Push. Anxiety about whatโs gonna happen with this demanding kid? Push.โฆ
When Kids Just Won’t Obey: The Clash of Giants
Iโve blown it many times. But the following event stands out as an example of both a failure to live by the stuff I teach, and the power of the teaching. Upon reflection, itโs a tale of battling giants. Oneโฆ