I Need to Temper My Temper

April 27th, 2009

Patience is required for parenting and definitely necessary when you homeschool your kids. How is that I don’t have ANY patience these days? I have to find a way to change that. My fuse blows often enough that I think that the kids are getting suspicious about whether I truly am sorry for yelling yet again. I don’t know why I do it because it really is the least effective method of motivating the children to do anything.

I have a plan, though.

I will take the advice that I read in a devotion from Proverbs 31 Ministries today. It helped me to think about what is behind my anger, and maybe it will help you, too.
I will go to bed earlier so I get enough rest.
I will have my quiet time in the morning. I have been spending time with God at night, but I think I need to start the day with God.
As I learned at Mom to Mom, I will distinguish between childhood irresponsibility and willful disobedience. They are not the same and should not be treated the same way.
I will find a more effective way of transitioning my children from one thing to another. That is when they fall apart most often.
I will pray in the moment and take time to listen to what God has to say.

How do you get through the day without losing your temper?

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4 Responses to “I Need to Temper My Temper”

Risa (1 comments.) on April 27, 2009 2:27 pm
I find exercise (and enough sleep!) is key. Getting up in the morning and going for a nature walk, or just getting the dog out and around the block, makes a huge difference. In winter I use the treadmill in the basement, saving my favourite shows on the PVR for this time. Sometimes the boys will do some yoga-type stretches with me in the afternoon.

Good luck!
colleenfelz on April 27, 2009 5:56 pm
I definitely need to get back into my exercise routine. That does help me, and I should get the kids in on it. It would be so good for us to do it together. Thanks, Risa!
Lori (3 comments.) on April 27, 2009 7:23 pm
The book “Scream-Free Parenting” by Hal Runkel is a must-read; it helped me so much in this area. No more yelling, ever!

It’s seriously good: http://www.screamfree.com/
Amber @ Because Babies Grow Up (1 comments.) on May 8, 2009 9:47 pm
This is such a pertinent post for me right now. I really appreciate the need to differentiate between childhood irresponsibility and willful disobedience. Thanks for sharing.

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