2293: 7 Tips to Stay Cool When Your Child Acts Up by Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids on Parenting

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2293: When children act out, it's natural for parents to feel anger, but managing this emotion is key to effective parenting. Dr. Laura Markham shares practical strategies to stay calm, including recognizing the signs of anger, using a pause button, and reframing thoughts to prevent escalation. By practicing these techniques, parents can transform challenging moments into opportunities for growth and connection with their children. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.peacefulparenthappykids.com/read/how-can-you-stay-cool-when-your-kid-acts-up Quotes to ponder: "Staying cool is essential to actually solving the problem, instead of making it worse." "Tell your child that you're sorry you got so upset, and the two of you are going to try a Do-over." "Every time you resist acting when you're angry, you're rewiring your brain, so managing your anger gets easier every time you do it." Episode references: Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting: https://www.amazon.com/Peaceful-Parent-Happy-Kids-Connecting/dp/0399160280 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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