Focus on Parenting Podcast When You Get Angry at the Kids
Aug 7, 2025
Parenting can push even the calmest individual to their limits. The hosts share heartfelt stories of their own frustrations and the vital need for a moment to breathe. The conversation shifts to innovative emotional management techniques that help parents communicate better with their kids. They emphasize the necessity of self-awareness and effective pauses to improve interactions. Additionally, the importance of modeling healthy emotional responses for children is highlighted, reinforcing that self-care is key for successful parenting.
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Danny's Moment of Stepping Away
- Danny Huerta shared a story of stepping away when frustrated with his kids to avoid saying hurtful things.
- This pause allowed him to return calmly and handle the family tension more wisely.
John’s Realization on Patience
- John Fuller recalled yelling at his four-year-old and realizing the unfairness because young children don't think like adults.
- God helped him lighten up and recognize times he needs to be more patient.
Justin's Wake-Up Call at Bedtime
- Justin Earley described a chaotic night with his three boys where he yelled and wrestled them to bed.
- Afterward, telling them God loved them felt hollow, prompting a desire for a new way to respond to chaos.
