If I yell at my kids, the most crucial thing I should do is take responsibility.

If I yell at my kids, the most crucial thing I should do is take responsibility.
If I yell at my kids, the most crucial thing I should do is take responsibility.

It is inevitable that nearly every parent will lose their temper with their kids at some point, which means a little bit of yelling might occur.

Child psychologist and podcast host Becky Kennedy, who has three children, acknowledges that she can become frustrated and yell at her kids, such as when they take too long to get dressed for school in the morning, causing her to be late for work.

Kennedy, in an episode of "The Tim Ferriss Show," shared how as a parent, he would yell and scream at his kid, expressing frustration over their lack of cooperation and selflessness.

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According to Kennedy, while yelling may be understandable at times, it can have long-lasting negative effects on young kids who may mistake it for something more serious and permanent. Additionally, parents who feel shame and guilt after yelling may experience anxiety that leads to more outbursts in the future, as psychologist Emily Edlynn wrote in Psychology Today last year.

To repair a child's mind after losing their temper, parents should quickly apologize and name the feelings that caused it, according to Kennedy. This process helps children understand that their parents still love them and models positive, responsible behaviors.

"Kennedy stated, "I am taking responsibility for my actions and discussing with my child what happened and what I would do differently next time.""

How to 'repair' after yelling

Kennedy demonstrated what "repair" entails: "I realize I yelled at you earlier, which may have been frightening. However, I want you to know that I'm working on staying calm and will always take responsibility for my actions. I apologize."

It's important to teach kids that they're not responsible for someone else's actions, whether good or bad, even if you're not yelling at them.

"When my kid doesn't listen and the morning is delayed, I feel frustrated," said Kennedy. "Holding your kid responsible for your set of skills to manage your feelings is actually telling a kid, 'You make me yell, you turn me into a monster.'"

To avoid unexpected outbursts, parents should identify their triggers and take a step back to catch themselves before yelling, as Kennedy advised. Additionally, parents can tell their children to take a break and come back when they're calm, as Kennedy suggested.

Tovah Klein, a child psychologist at Barnard College, advised parents that managing their emotions in front of their children can be challenging, but taking control of their feelings in frustrating situations ultimately leads to rewards.

"I'm most proud of the moments when I could remind myself to be the adult in the room, even when it was challenging," said Klein.

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