What if I lose my patience and yell?

It happens. Yelling doesn’t make you a bad parent—it’s a signal that you need co-regulation, too.

What to do, step by step:

1. Pause and breathe.
   Step away if needed.
   
2. Apologize sincerely.
   “I’m sorry I yelled. That wasn’t okay.”
   
3. Model self-regulation.
   “I was frustrated, so I took a breath.”
   
4. Repair with connection.
   Hug or do something small together.
   
5. Plan your calm reset.
   Build mini breaks into your day to prevent burnout.