The other day, an online personality I admire shared a graphic with three helps to stop the yelling. Here were the tips (in summary):Believe that you can change.Look to Jesus for strength.Ask friends for help.So true. And also … so general. This could also be labeled as a list of tips for starting a new […]
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News Flash: You are Not Raising Ideal Kids
Last week we talked about yelling and what pulls us back into that habit, even when we don’t want to go there again. I promised we’d talk more about real strategies for handling the anger. Here’s the first one. Adjust your expectations.Expectations vs. RealityAnger happens when there’s a disconnect between our expectations and our reality. It […]
You Yell at Your Kids Because It Works
Do you ever have one of those days? You know the days I’m talking about. The days when you lose your temper and yell at the kids? Maybe you’re tired. Maybe you’re frustrated or overwhelmed. But no matter what the case, you always feel rotten afterwards. No more yelling, you determine. And you promise yourself not […]
Don’t Be Afraid to Face Sibling Complaints: Do These 3 Things First
It’s happened so many times you can replay the scenario in your head. One of your children runs in from another room screaming. He’s got a complaint against a sibling and he wants justice. How do you respond? What do you say when faced with the accusations of one sibling against another? Eventually, you’ll need to get […]