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Why Yelling at Kids Backfires and What to Do Instead
Yelling at children can trigger their fight-or-flight response, making them less receptive to learning and increasing feelings of anxiety and disconnection. Consistent yelling damages the parent-child ...
Yelling became the default form of communication between me and my kids. Change was hard, but we're in a much better place now.
Years later, I found myself doing exactly what I swore I wouldn't: yelling to get my kids to listen.With my firstborn son, I ...
My Child's Sleep Terrors Changed Who I Am as a Parent
Night terrors aren't uncommon, but they are really difficult for adults to see. When my son had sleep terrors, I had to ...