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Anger problem
Dear Dr. Jo: I am having trouble controlling my anger, which shows itself through yelling at my kids. I have a 4 and 8 year old that can sometimes push my buttons and cause me to be frustrated. Any suggestions?
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When your buttons get pushed, stop what you are doing, go into another room alone, shut the door, and say these words to yourself: “I want to control my anger. I do not have the right to yell at my kids; it will change who they are and I will be responsible for that.” Say it as many times as it takes until you cool down. Eventually, you will change your own behavior and stop yelling. Remember, children learn by example and they are downloading information 24/7, so just pretend your children are video cameras and what they’re recording now they will someday show the world in their own behavior. The acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree...
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