How to Stay Calm When Your Kids Just Press Their Button

Parents often find it difficult to discipline their kids and remain calm at the same time. A big part of what we teach in our curriculum is taking care of yourself first, so that when your kids do have emotional issues, you can respond in a calm manner. Write down what are your triggers? What just irritates you more than anything else that your kids do? I would write those down. One when kids get upset, i tend to sit down. It's very difficult for me to yell and scream when i'm sitting down,. specially when my legs are crossed.