How to stop yelling at my kids so much by Kerstin

"I preach taking responsibility for one's actions, so I just chose to act on my own lessons. "

How I did it: I vowed to slow down and think before I reacted, taking a deep breath if necessary. I slipped up a little after a few days, but then I reminded myself--"seriously, girl, he's only 2 1/2.  Be the adult already!"  Now I only yell if there is immediate danger (stepping in the street, touching somehting hot, steamrolling his infant brother, etc.).  My kids and I are all a lot happier.

Lessons & tips: Keep perspective.  They are kids.  It's their job to do frustrating things to try our patience.  If they don't they will never learn where the boundaries are

Resources: Prayer, deep breaths


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Dec 09, 2008, 08:31PM PST | 1 comment | 9 cheers


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bizeewith4kidz is walking in the King's favor!

I take this approach as well...

I will either succeed, or die trying! ;0)

(Our oldest turns 13 this week, and I am still alive and kicking… Praise be to GOD!)

Dec 09, 2008, 08:36PM PST | Respond to this


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