Tag: shame
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There’s no such thing as a bad parent
When I tell someone this, the most common reaction is to prove it wrong. “But what about in this situation…” Whatever the situation, no one ever comes to an agreement on the definition of a bad parent. But for fun, let’s put out the common ones. A bad parent = beating, neglecting, manipulating, punishing, spoiling,…
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Feeling Guilty for Yelling and What To Do About It
Summary Guilt/shame are emotions that prevent us from learning about the patterns that lead us to yell. The key to stopping the yelling permanently is to tackle the guilt/shame first. Loosen the feeling of guilt by understanding that you can choose your opinion about the act of yelling. Yelling is bad is not a fact,…
Tara Rama 