28. How Do I Stop Yelling At My Kids with Olivia Scobie author of Impossible Parenting (3 of 3)
Mama, have you ever felt consumed by guilt after losing your cool and yelling at your kids?
It's a scenario that we can all relate to, and our guest, Olivia, author of "Impossible Parenting," is here to help us navigate through it.
Ah Ha! moments from this podcast episode:
Parents who grew up in households with a lot of yelling are now learning to navigate emotional regulation and restraint in a whole new way (it's normal if this feels challenging).
The guilt cycle.
Emotional regulation and the art of repair in parenting are skills that you can learn and practice.
Setting realistic goals should not include never yelling at your kids.
Instead of focusing on never yelling at your kids, it's more important to focus on managing and repairing after explosive moments. Because let's be honest, the yelling is going to happen. #sorrynotsorry. After all, we're only human.
Listen in for a thought-provoking conversation about embracing your anger, responding to your anger, and coping strategies for this new era of Impossible Parenting.
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If you're looking to explore further, Olivia's book, "Impossible Parenting: Creating a New Culture of Mental Health for Parents," offers valuable insights and can be found here.
Additionally, you can find more resources and information on perinatal mental health on the Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings website, as well as on their Instagram page (@perinatalmentalhealthtrainings) and Facebook page (Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Training).
Olivia (MSW, RSW, MA) is an Ontario-based queer social work counselor specializing in perinatal mood, reproductive trauma, parental mental health, and provider burnout. With a commitment to continuous learning, she is currently pursuing a PhD in Health Policy and Equity, focusing on the reproductive trauma experiences of LGBT+ birthers. Olivia is the co-founder of Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings and the founder of Postpartum Support Toronto (now Perinatal Wellbeing Ontario). Her belief in eating dessert every day, telling your story, and barrier-free access to healing services shapes her approach to supporting parents.
