The Daily Dad Would You Do It Again?
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Aug 22, 2025 Explore the emotional challenges of parenting and the moments we all regret. Learn about the transformative power of pausing before reacting in difficult situations. Discover a unique medallion designed to help parents cultivate thoughtful responses. Delve into how taking a moment can create clarity and positively impact your family dynamics.
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Create Space Before You React
- Pause between stimulus and response to create space for a better choice.
- Use the delay to decide who you want to be and avoid actions you'll regret.
Anger Yields Regret Not Results
- Losing your temper with your kids rarely produces anything worthwhile and usually breeds shame.
- Regret follows most angry outbursts, so reducing frequency improves parenting and self-respect.
Regret Drives The Need For Change
- After losing your temper you often feel ashamed, small, and regretful rather than justified.
- Recognizing that feeling motivates building habits to prevent future outbursts.