I’ve never really been a snappy/shouty parent. I guess I sort of follow gentle parenting but in my own way and definitely not perfectly 😂
But the last couple of months I find I’ve got a really short temper with her, even just her squashing into a space on the sofa next to me makes me irritated shout at her.
I have a 6 month old and I can’t blame it on lvl of sleep because he sleeps fine, she sleeps fine, she’s not really naughty as such but she’s definitely pushing boundaries at the moment and in an rut of not listening. I have to ask her several time to do something or to answer me and she’s going through a “No!” Phase. I know it’s just toddler behaviour and honestly when I’m not snapping and I take a step back and look at the situation she’s actually really well behaved, she’s so polite and kind but I’m in a constant angry state at the moment and I don’t know how to get myself out of it and I’m desperate now as everytime I snap or shout at her she looks so disappointed and it’s breaking my heart.
Whats wrong with me and why have I become the parent I never wanted to be? ☹️
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How do I stop snapping and shouting at my toddler?
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MummyDrinksWine · 23/09/2022 12:48
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