
Episode #133
How to Stay Calm When Your Kids Push Your Buttons—with Janel Breitenstein
As parents of five, we are all too familiar with how our kids can push our buttons and drive us to the end of our patience. Sometimes, when tensions get high, we may feel an impulse to respond to our children’s unwise choices and immature behavior with anger—even when we know that loving self-control is the best way to react. Every parent we know shares the same desire to be more patient and calm with their children. But some days, it can feel like an impossible task to squelch our frustrations and respond with grace. If you are carrying a weight of guilt on your shoulders from losing your temper and yelling at your kids, then you won’t want to miss this conversation with a mom who is right there with us. Our guest, Janel Breitenstein, is a mom, ministry leader, and a popular author and speaker who knows what it is like to battle anger as a parent. She is here to help us discover a path of peace when navigating frustration with our kids. In this episode, Janel shares: Why anger is an easy response to reach for Strategies for keeping your cool The importance of being a safe place for your children to turn to And more! We hope you enjoy this conversation! Show Notes: https://growinghometogether.com/janel-breitenstein-133/

