How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids #001

The Whole Parent Podcast

Struggling with yelling at your kids? Discover effective strategies to break the cycle and foster better communication and connection.
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Episode Number: #1

Description: In the first episode of the Whole Parent Podcast, Jon tackles the challenging topic of yelling at kids. He shares practical advice on how to break the cycle of yelling and offers alternative methods for effective communication. Jon also answers questions from listeners about their struggles with yelling, providing insights and solutions to help parents create a calmer, more connected household.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction And The Challenge Of Yelling
02:36 - Understanding Why We Yell
04:23 - Breaking The Cycle: Key Strategies
14:28 - Practical Steps For Stopping Yelling
16:40 - Addressing Yelling As An Instinctual Response
34:15 - Repairing The Connection After Yelling

Key Takeaways:

• Breaking the Yelling Cycle:
  • Stop the pattern of yelling to get your kids' attention and rely on alternative methods of communication.
  • Understand that yelling is often an instinctual reaction rooted in how we were raised.
  • Use empathy and validation when addressing your child's behavior to foster better communication.
• Effective Communication:
  • Speak calmly and engage your child's logical thinking to teach them appropriate behavior.
  • Recognize that yelling can cause fear and is only effective in immediate danger situations.
• Repairing After Yelling:
  • Apologize with honest vulnerability to repair the connection with your child.
  • Avoid adding a "but" to your apology to ensure it is sincere and effective.
  • Use the opportunity to teach your child about taking responsibility and making amends.

Links to Resources Mentioned:

• The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
• How to Stop Yelling - Live Training

What episode should you listen to next?

• My Partner and I Disagree on Parenting

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1. Episode Intro (00:00:00)

2. Breaking the Cycle of Yelling (00:02:15)

3. Growing up in a "Yelling" Home (00:16:50)

4. Quick Call To Action (00:32:35)

5. How do we repair AFTER we yell? (00:34:21)

6. Write a Podcast Review! (00:45:57)