Ever catch yourself thinking, “My kids are the reason I lose it”?
You’re not alone.
Kids have a way of pressing all the buttons—especially when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or repeating yourself for the hundredth time. And when that room still isn’t clean? It’s easy to go from “they didn’t listen” to “they don’t respect me,” to spiraling into fears about their future… and your parenting.
This is your brain doing what it’s wired to do—trying to protect you by bracing for worst-case scenarios.
But here’s the thing: those spiraling thoughts are what fuel the anger.
Not your kid’s behavior.
When anger shows up, it often masks what’s underneath—hurt, fear, guilt, exhaustion.
And while anger feels powerful in the moment, it’s usually just covering up how out of control you actually feel.
Here’s the shift:
You don’t need to control your child’s thoughts or actions to feel better.
What you can do is get curious about your own thoughts—because that’s where your power is.
By slowing down and noticing what your mind is offering you, you create space.
Space to pause.
To choose.
To show up the way you want to—even when your kid leaves socks on the stairs for the millionth time.
✨ What if this week, instead of reacting, you practiced noticing?
Noticing your thoughts. Your triggers. Your feelings.
That’s where lasting change begins.
If you’re ready to feel more grounded and in control, I’d love to support you.
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