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11 Ideas to Help You Stop Yelling at Your Kids
Ideas from Scripture and Science to Develop a “Gentle Tongue”
“It was hard to be mad when you were so kind to me.”
Think of a common conflict with your child. What are some ways you could empathize with the frustration or anger your child is feeling? (Here
When You Want to Be Heard… Whisper
In our online course a parent once asked the following question: I see the difference you’re talking about between typical parenting and parenting with the
“My parents yelled, and I turned out fine…”
Q: “Why did my husband and I turn out to be respectful, well-adjusted, polite adults even though we were raised with spanking and yelling?”
Great question, and one we hear often.
Are You Teaching Your Child to Ignore You?
Parent makes a request. No response by child. Slightly stronger request. No response. Demanding yell that communicates “I really mean business!” Child reacts with fear
“Sometimes My Kids Deserve To Be Yelled At!”
Recently in a parent coaching session a parent shared a feeling that I’ve felt a few times myself: “Sometimes my kids deserve to be yelled
The Great Thing About Yelling…
The great thing about yelling is that it helps a parent unload a lot of frustration and for the moment feel a sense of control.