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You know those really calm moms you see at the park, who always seem so patient and levelheaded? I'm going to let you in on a little secret - behind closed doors, almost all of them lose their tempers once in a while, and end up yelling, growling, or otherwise acting in ways that you would never guess from their public personas.
I mention this because many moms feel horrible about occasionally losing their temper, and few realize how common this is. Still, the better you can handle anger and conflict, the better off you (and your children) will be.
Some moms see conflict as an inherently bad thing, but it's really just about two people seeing things in a different way - a frequent occurrence when dealing with kids. Between struggles over food, chores, toys, TV and bedtime (just for starters), your children will find many ways to challenge your rules and requests. At the same time, by navigating these challenges your children are continually learning to process their emotions, sort...
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