Doesn't live up to your expectations

When your child misbehaves or doesn’t live up to your expectations and you end up chastising them, think of why you’re doing so.

Is it for their own good or for yours?
Hey, this whole parenting thing isn’t easy. I know that firsthand. Not only do you need to figure out your own life and encounter your own practical and emotional challenges each and every day…you’ve also got to raise a human. No small feat!

Sometimes we just want some goshdarn peace and quiet and for things to go smoothly.

But remember that every interaction with your child is potentially providing a lifelong lesson—and the thing is, you have no idea which interaction is going to have the most impact.

So when you feel strong emotions swelling up inside you, it’s helpful to step back and ask yourself: “Is this for me or for them?” If you realize you’re responding for your own benefit, then try to find another way—a better way—you can help yourself. Walk away.

Meditate. out and practice something that you can do in a stressful moment to help you feel better so that your kids don’t have to feel the brunt of it.