Have you ever found yourself at whit’s end, so frustrated with your kids that after telling them to do something for the FOURTH TIME you just lose it and START SCREAMING? Yup. Been there, done that. And afterwards there’s such a feeling of guilt, because that isn’t the type of parent you aspire to be. But it is so darn HARD to stop yelli.... Read More
You might think anger is a “bad” thing. Particularly after watching your precious child turn into a screaming terror when they don’t get their way. You wouldn’t be alone. Many parents view anger as a negative “out of control” emotion that should be avoided at all costs. But it doesn't have to be that way. With some solid anger manag.... Read More
Back in the day, people weren’t too concerned with being a patient parent. It was pretty much “do as you’re told, or ELSE!” But nowadays, when research has shown again and again that children with patient, nurturing parents are less likely to be depressed, have more developed brains, and handle stress better; positive parenting is the new.... Read More
Let's start off by acknowledging the truth…. all parents get angry at their kids. I do, you do, we all do. We love em' to death, but our kids know how to push all the right buttons, at just the right time, to make us go through the roof! I said it, and I don't feel the least bit guilty about it. What I do sometimes feel guilty about, however.... Read More