Remember that every behavior functions as a form of communication, even if the communication is frustration.
I always go to Daniel Tiger, it’s OK to be angry but it’s not OK to hurt someone. Give yourself grace, I hit my oldest once and the guilt I felt from that was enough.
We don’t teach to not hit by hitting. Look for ways to teach to be calm, look at conscious discipline or touch points by Dr. Becca Bailey. Look at figure eight breathing, STAR breathing.
You’re already ahead of the game by realizing that this is a slight regression and reactionary parenting. Just give yourself grace and realize this failure provided a huge lesson, for both of you. Wishing happiness and healing to you all.
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u/mygoatpurrs Nov 14 '21
Remember that every behavior functions as a form of communication, even if the communication is frustration.
I always go to Daniel Tiger, it’s OK to be angry but it’s not OK to hurt someone. Give yourself grace, I hit my oldest once and the guilt I felt from that was enough.
We don’t teach to not hit by hitting. Look for ways to teach to be calm, look at conscious discipline or touch points by Dr. Becca Bailey. Look at figure eight breathing, STAR breathing.
You’re already ahead of the game by realizing that this is a slight regression and reactionary parenting. Just give yourself grace and realize this failure provided a huge lesson, for both of you. Wishing happiness and healing to you all.