"No
matter how much we love our children, they will make us angry at times. Here’s
how to deal with your rising emotions"
By Elizabeth Pantley
Our children bring us incredible joy. Yet,
there are times they can bring out the anger in us. Most parents get angry over
issues that are insignificant in the grand scheme of life, yet happen on such a
regular basis that they become blown out of proportion. Here are some parenting tips and advice to deal with
such situations in a better way and lessen your anger.
Become
a problem solver
Begin with identifying the behaviors or hot
spots of anger. Then you can think of anger management plan and how differently
you can resolve these issues. Once you’ve identified a problem, consider
several options for solving it.
- Jot down possible alternatives on paper.
- Talk over your situation with another adult.
- Read through magazines about parenting for tips on handling anger.
- Visit an online parenting chat group or posting board to seek out advice from other parents or parenting experts.
There’s no reason for you to make decisions
in a vacuum – I guarantee that the problems you are dealing with are common and
there are lots of sources for solutions.
Be flexible
Anger is not something that can be dealt
with once and then will go away. Your children grow and change, and new issues
appear. Take a fresh look at the issues that create negative emotions in your
family and take action to change things for the better.
Let
love help
And, finally, at times of anger, hold on to
the feeling of love that is the foundation of your relationship with your
child. Take time every day to bask in the joy of being a parent. Take time to
play, talk and listen. When you build up a foundation of positive love and
emotions you will find yourself less likely to experience intense anger.
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