5 Ways To Stop Shouting When Your Child Makes Mistakes

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JAKARTA - If you still scream often when your little one is naughty or often denies your words, this is the time to stop. There are many ways to discipline your child without having to raise your tone of speech. Reported from the Parents page, Monday, October 9, here's what you can do.

If you still remind your child to eat often, ask him to reduce the volume of the tv, or close the door by shouting, try to stop the habit. Instead of telling him to shout, try to approach the child and talk using your regular tone. When parents ask the child calmly, then he will respond calmly too.

A study advises parents to do self-introspection every day. Set aside each day looking again in yourself to help you be calmer in dealing with problems caused by your child. You can do this by meditation.

Make an expression for yourself when you realize that you will be angry. A calming expression not only stops you from scolding your child, but also most effectively helps you reduce emotions. Sentences spoken to yourself can be in the form of you can calm down', or you have to be patient.

Instead of committing violence, try to approach your child with a more subtle method. Try to hug your child and tell him that you understand his feelings. This approach can help you and your child to stay calm.

It sounds like a strange but worth trying alternative. Anger comes from a limbic system, which is an ancient part of the brain, an emotional part of the brain. A more thinking and rational part of the brain is the prefrontal cortex that helps make decisions and how we behave socially.

Incidentally, the section is located right behind your forehead. To get rid of the desire to scream angry, try to place your hand on your forehead, just one or two seconds, and take a deep breath when you feel the urge to scream. Ask yourself, What do you really want me to do and see next? Why am I angry?