Do You Parent Angry? Part 1
Do You Parent Angry? Part 2
Lord, I struggle with sometimes reacting in anger to my children. I forget how words, a harsh voice, or an angry expression can wound them. I want to respond calmly to them, correct them with their hearts in mind, and help them build relationships. Help me to always see them through your eyes. Show me when I’m using anger to change their behavior, and remind me to respond with love and grace. Lead me as I teach, train and guide them. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Today is Valentine’s Day typically known for a day of expressing our love. I thought it would be a great day to kick off our challenge to show our children less anger, and more grace and love.
The Two Week Challenge:
If you start reacting in anger, stop yourself, apologize to your children, explain that you are trying to break this habit, and proceed calmly. If you keep doing this, you’ll catch yourself sooner, and eventually find yourself responding more often with calmness rather than anger.
The challenge will end February 28th. On the 29th, write a post sharing how you did with the challenge. Come back here, and look for a wrap up post with a place to link up your own post. No matter when you come across this post, you are welcome to take up the challenge. If you’d like to join me for this challenge, leave a comment letting me know, grab the button, and put it on your blog to remind you.
** You do NOT have to have a blog to join this challenge. You can either comment here or on my Facebook page to let me know you’re participating.
I’m linking up for:
Gratituesday at Heavenly Homemakers!
Michele @ A Life Surrendered says
Your post title caught my attention and I clicked on over from Titus Tuesday. Your post encourages me that I am not the only one. Thanks for that… I will be pondering this today and considering this challenge.
Only by His grace,
Michele
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Audra Marie says
Thank you for letting me know I’m not alone either. I’d love to have you join me in trying to keep the anger out of our parenting. Habits can be so ingrained, but I know God can help us overcome them. I’ll have to swing by your blog when i get back home.
Kika@embracingimperfection says
Audra, I have blogged abou this topic today and linked to you within my post.
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Kika@embracingimperfection says
Yesterday my 6 year old saw my reminder post-it on my bathroom mirror and is happy to help keep me accountable 🙂
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Audra Marie says
Kids are great accountability partners. And I think it’s great for them to see us try and overcome things in our lives. 🙂
Audra Marie says
I enjoyed your post, Kika! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Becky @ Sowing Little Seeds says
Yes, I parent angry. This was the topic of my very first blog post (about a year ago) http://sowinglittleseeds.blogspot.com/2011/01/hold-onto-love-let-rest-go.html
I am on board for the challenge.
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Audra Marie says
Glad to have you along for the challenge, Becky. I’ll have to read your post, too. 🙂
Keya says
Amen! Plan to join the challenge as well.
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Audra Marie says
Oh good, I’m glad you are joining us, too. Welcome to the challenge, and God’s grace to get us through it. 🙂