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Child Psychologists Say This Is the 1 Thing Parents Should Do After They Lose Their Temper

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By Ashley Broadwater Verified
| Parade Magazine Verified
It’s not just ‘apologize.’ Have you been wondering “Why do I get so angry at my toddler?” or “How to handle parental guilt?” recently? Or maybe you’ve been googling what to do after losing your temper or how to apologize to your child? If so, first remember this: If you’re a mom or dad, you’ve lost your temper with your child, plain and simple. This doesn’t make you a bad parent but a human one. All parents (and people in general) get overwhelmed and emotionally dysregulated.
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Child Psychologists Recommend This Key Step for Parents After Losing Their Temper

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By Ashley Broadwater Verified
| Yahoo Lifestyle Australia Verified
Have you been wondering "Why do I get so angry at my toddler?" or "How to handle parental guilt?" recently? Or maybe you've been googling what to do after losing your temper or how to apologize to your child? If so, first remember this: If you're a mom or dad, you've lost your temper with your child, plain and simple. This doesn't make you a bad parent but a human one. All parents (and people in general) get overwhelmed and emotionally dysregulated. They raise their voice sometimes.
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Child Psychologists Recommend This Key Step for Parents After Losing Their Temper

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By Ashley Broadwater Verified
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Ashley Broadwater Tue, August 18, 2026 at 8:16 PM EDT 6 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Child Psychologists Recommend This Key Step for Parents After Losing Their Temper Child psychologists recommend implementing a repair strategy after losing your temper with your child to maintain a safe and trusting relationship.
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