Parents usually yell at their kids when misbehaving to catch their attention and to make them stop but this isn't effective in all situations. Yelling can be very stressful for you and it changes your mood throughout the day. This also has negative effects on you children.
Studies show that children who are yelled by their parents tend to have problems in mental development and the effects are said to be long term. According to Livestrong, children who are under this way of upbringing have behavioral problems linked with self-confidence, fear, aggression and concentration.
Raising your voice is not bad if you have the right reason, but this shouldn't be done all the time and always explain why you have to scold or yell them so they would understand. If you are a parent accustomed to this kind of discipline, it's not too late to learn on how to control yourself to stop yelling at your child or children.
Try to inhale and exhale
Breathing deep can help you calm yourself. Then try to think for a while that yelling will just make the situation worse.
Address the behavior by talking firm but not shouting
If your child does something that isn't right then you need to say "Stop, don't do it," as pointed out by Parents. Provide a brief explanation and make a deal with your child not to do the same mistake. Doing this every time will keep them reminded and avoid to do the same mistake.
Don't expect too high from your kids
Kids will be kids and they are still in the stage of learning a lot of things. It is normal for them to commit mistakes and repeat it. They need to be guided and don't get tired of teaching them the right things by not yelling.
You don't have to deal with every mistake of your child
If you sense that you are about to lose your last nerve, try not to engage. Pick up your child and leave him/her in the crib or playpen where your child is safe to play. Try to go out the house and take a couple of minutes alone in your garden, front yard, or just sit down and relax in your living room to cool down.
De-stress yourself. Have some exercise
Exercise has many benefits in one's physical, mental and emotional health. This also helps you release stress from restless watching over your children everyday. If you are stressed out, there is a tendency that you get angry easily and you'll get high chances of yelling to express your anger which is not good for you and your child.
