Posts Tagged ‘shouting’
How To Create A Toolbox of Calm
Back when my kids were very little, life felt hectic and out of control. I was shouting at them way too much and I desperately wanted to be a more peaceful, loving mother. I decided to create a Toolbox of Calm. Something I could quickly access when I felt a full-blown Mama Meltdown coming on. I…
Read MoreHow to Stay Calm When Your Child Gets Angry
How can we help our children when they are angry, frustrated, disappointed, or sad? The key is to start by staying calm. We don’t need to argue, defend, or join them in their emotional upheaval. Instead, it’s important we just breathe, relax, and stay grounded. It’s not easy, I know. Feeling frustrated or angry with…
Read MoreHow To Get Your Child To Listen To You
Do you feel a broken record – repeating the same instruction to your child over and over? Not sure whether to book them in for a hearing test or yourself into the looney bin? How can you get your child to listen to you the first time you say it? I used to go nuts over my boys’ inability to…
Read MoreFallen Out With Your Man? Why Email Is The Answer
You’ve had a major argument with your husband. You both think you’re right. You can cut the tension with a chainsaw. All attempts at communication are blocked by defensive egos – neither of you are prepared to back down. In our 16 years together, my husband and I have had some ridiculously drawn out arguments. We’re…
Read MoreHow To Stop Shouting At Your Kids
Do you ever hear yourself shouting at your kids to ‘Stop shouting’? The irony isn’t lost on me. I am a recovering shout-aholic. When my boys were younger I’d have a sore throat from turbulent episodes of unleashed fury. I knew I should be counting to ten and taking deep breaths, yet my explosions were…
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