I apologize at least once a week to my kids and I should probably be doing it more often than that. I think an honest apology with a little explanation (not an excuse) goes a long way. We are emotional creatures. We are often loud, and sometimes inappropriate. But if our kids see us own that and try to be better they will learn from our mistakes. Love ya buddy.
Oh man, I can't tell you how much I love this. I've made it a point to make sure I'm always able to apologize to my kids, which I do OFTEN. It's so important to show them that we're fallible, too. Love you too, pal!
As always, I am touched by your honesty and vulnerability. Every parent is tired; every parent is frazzled; every parent gets angry; every child can be infuriating. I think it's a good decision to look within for other causes of anger but experience also taught me that learning simple tricks to stopping the anger before it builds is a key to reducing anger in your household -- and to teaching your kids how to manage their anger. Counting to 10 really does work but I encourage you to ask friends who seem to know how to manage their anger what their tips and tricks are and to try out all those that seem intriguing. Simple techniques to diffuse anger are essential for all parents.
I think the fact that you are a) self-aware; b) trying to improve; c) willing to admit when you're wrong represents a huge advance over previous generations. Sounds like good parenting to me. Also, if it is any consolation, I refer to my dog as a dick today in front of my kid (which she naturally called me out for). I'm definitely mindful of emotional transgressions but the swearing I'm not gonna beat myself up on!
Haha I'm trying every day with the f-bombs. It's futile. Thanks so much for the note and the kind words. And you're absolutely right: we can't fix what we don't recognize is broken.
I apologize at least once a week to my kids and I should probably be doing it more often than that. I think an honest apology with a little explanation (not an excuse) goes a long way. We are emotional creatures. We are often loud, and sometimes inappropriate. But if our kids see us own that and try to be better they will learn from our mistakes. Love ya buddy.
Oh man, I can't tell you how much I love this. I've made it a point to make sure I'm always able to apologize to my kids, which I do OFTEN. It's so important to show them that we're fallible, too. Love you too, pal!
As always, I am touched by your honesty and vulnerability. Every parent is tired; every parent is frazzled; every parent gets angry; every child can be infuriating. I think it's a good decision to look within for other causes of anger but experience also taught me that learning simple tricks to stopping the anger before it builds is a key to reducing anger in your household -- and to teaching your kids how to manage their anger. Counting to 10 really does work but I encourage you to ask friends who seem to know how to manage their anger what their tips and tricks are and to try out all those that seem intriguing. Simple techniques to diffuse anger are essential for all parents.
I think the fact that you are a) self-aware; b) trying to improve; c) willing to admit when you're wrong represents a huge advance over previous generations. Sounds like good parenting to me. Also, if it is any consolation, I refer to my dog as a dick today in front of my kid (which she naturally called me out for). I'm definitely mindful of emotional transgressions but the swearing I'm not gonna beat myself up on!
Haha I'm trying every day with the f-bombs. It's futile. Thanks so much for the note and the kind words. And you're absolutely right: we can't fix what we don't recognize is broken.