A Mother's Heart

Yelling At My Children?

I still consider myself at the "starting gate" of this parenting adventure.  As my oldest is only 2 and a half, I am just on the cusp of the real parenting issues.  However, it's never too early to start losing your cool. 

I unfortunately have already found myself raising my voice, or becoming overly harsh with my son.  Now is the time to nip it in the bud!!

Carrie over at How I Love Thee has issued a challenge.  Responding to your children in a Godly manner.  I am ready!  I need to know now how to deal with stressful situations, because I can only assume they will get even more stressful as time goes by.

I think I tend to yell when I am not giving my full attention to my boys.  Trying to clean, or cook dinner, etc.  While these things are necessary, they are no excuse for responding wrongly.  I need to think before I speak!

Also, I get frustrated when Adam just doesn't seem to be obeying me, despite repeated attempts.  This is MY problem, not his.  I need to be more diligent and patient in my training of him.

So, with these things in mind, let the challenge begin!  It is never too early or too late!!  My precious boys deserve the best from me in my parenting efforts.

Leslie

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7:15, 7/5/2008 .. Posted by mamato8

Great challlenge!! 2 1/2 is a challenging age. Lots of redirecting and making them do what mommy says.