How to stop losing your sh*t with your kids

Expectation v. reality No Images? Click here   It’s a common refrain said by many a parent: “I’m about to lose my shit!” Now, hopefully you don’t say this directly to your kids (I’ve come thisclose many times) but I’ve found myself saying it under my breath or to my husband more than a handful of times. In fact, my last three New Year’s resolutions have been to try yelling less. And, let’s be honest, some days it’s hard not to lose your cool and just start yelling. Whether it’s because they got up before the sun, they refuse to listen or they just want to act their age, kids really do know how to push their parents’ buttons.  So what can you — a practical, reasonable human being (Right? Right.) — do to mitigate your frustrations and not, in fact, lose your shit? Reporter Catherine Pearson, a mom of two delicious-but-sometimes-not-so-much boys, asked Carla Naumberg, a writer, clinical social worker and mom, about how she curbed her freakouts and how we can, too.  While some days it may seem like a tall order to not just start screaming at everyone in your path, other days might be more charitable to you and lend you the opportunity to try it out.  What are some tried-and-true methods for you guys? What’s worked and, almost as importantly, what hasn’t? Let me know at katea@huffpost.com.          Expectation vs. reality   LOLOLOLOL Four Florida moms put a hilarious spin on all those back to school photos with one of their own.     For when your kid is keeping you awake Last week, WW (formerly Weight Watchers) released a weight-loss app designed for kids ages 8 to 17. Needless to say, the blowback was fierce. Reporter Catherine Pearson spoke with doctors, parents and WW to get the lowdown. More stories from the trenches: Forget Screen Time. Here Are The 25 Best Podcasts For Kids What's Happening In Your Brain When You Forget Your Kid In The Car How Long Does It Typically Take To Get Pregnant?   👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!     HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. A guide to helping you raise the kind of person you'd like to know. Love what you see? Send it to a friend. Did someone forward this email? If so, subscribe here. Can't get enough? Check out (In)formation and The Good Life. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    .     - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe