How NOT to lose your temper with your kid

Practical tips for staying calm with your child

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We’ve all been there. I have a naturally patient disposition plus six years of graduate education, but when my kids were young, there were definitely moments when I stood in the middle of our family room and yelled, “Stop screaming, all of you!” 

Obviously, this was not helpful. It certainly isn’t on anyone’s list of recommended parenting techniques. 

It’s also very human.

We adults value calm, order, and logic, but kids are often noisy, messy, and unreasonable. We need to get stuff done and be on time. Kids live in the moment and don’t want to put their shoes on or stop what they’re doing. We love our children, but sometimes they’re hard to live with!

Here’s a practical guide to keeping your cool with your child

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Why should you trust me?

I’m a clinical psychologist and an author of many books for parents or kids about children’s feelings and friendships. I’m also a mom of four grown children. The resources I offer here draw from research as well as my experience helping hundreds of families in my practice.

Warm wishes,
Dr. Eileen

Obviously, my workshops, podcast, books, and articles are NOT psychotherapy. They're for educational purposes only about important topics facing families. The ideas mentioned may or may not be relevant for your particular situation. I trust you to use your judgment about what makes sense for your child and your family and to consult your physician or a mental health provider, if needed, about very serious or complicated situations.