Hello dear parent,
Let me confess something.
There was a time shouting felt like my only option.
After calling "Come and eat o" for the fifth time and no response, my voice would just increase by itself.
Sound familiar?
You are not alone.
But here is the thing.
Shouting feels powerful in the moment, but it does not teach children what we think it is teaching them.
The truth is, when we shout, children are not really learning to listen.
They are just learning to wait for when mummy or daddy's voice gets loud before they take action.
It becomes a cycle.
And over time, it weakens the trust and connection between you and your child.
What actually works better is what I call the Soft Repeat method.
Instead of shouting, here is what you can do:
- Go close to them. Eye level if possible.
- Touch their arm gently.
- Say what you want in a calm but firm voice. For example: "It is time to eat now. I will wait for you at the table."
- Then walk away confidently.
No shouting. No drama.
You will be surprised how quickly they start responding over time because your calm presence commands more respect than any raised voice ever will.
It is not easy, especially when you are tired and the pot of soup is burning.
But parenting is like farming.
What you plant now is what you will harvest later.
And a calm home is a sweet harvest.
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I would love to hear from you too.
Have you struggled with shouting like I did?
Feel free to reply to this email. I am listening.
You are doing better than you think.
Your child is blessed to have you.
Talk again soon,
Your friend at Giggle Learn
