How To Stop Yelling At Your Kids And Finally Get Them To Listen!

You know the feeling. You’ve had a long day at work, you’re trying to make dinner, and your kids are just not cooperating.

Suddenly, you find yourself yelling.

But does yelling really get your children to listen? In most cases, the answer is no.

In fact, research has shown that yelling can damage the parent-child relationship and lead to continued bad behavior.

So, how can you get your children to listen without raising your voice?

How To Stop Yelling At Your Kids

One way to do this is to provide clear and concise directions. Instead of saying “clean up your room,” try “please pick up your toys and put them away.”

If your child knows exactly what you want them to do, they’re more likely to do it.

You can also try using positive reinforcement, such as praise or rewards, to encourage good behavior.

Finally, make sure you’re setting a good example for your children by speaking to them respectfully. If you want them to stop yelling, you need to model that behavior yourself.

Now let me teach you exactly how I got my kids to listen and stopped the tantrums for good!

How I Got My Kids To Listen To Me Always

When I was pregnant with my first child, I remember being at the supermarket and observing a woman yelling at her child.

The boy couldn’t have been more than preschool-aged.

As she yelled, all I could think as I rubbed my baby bump was that I would never be THAT kind of mean mom.

Ever.

Fast-forward to more recent times, and now I have three kids.

And unfortunately, I had turned into that yelling mom I swore I’d never be as I loaded my food onto the conveyor belt in the store those years ago.

I let my kids down. I let myself down. I felt like I had zero control of anything anymore.

Everything felt like a power struggle, and I was exhausted from it. Yelling wasn’t changing a thing.

And that’s when I realized I was the living definition of insanity. I kept yelling over and over again, expecting different results.

I knew something needed to change, but I had no idea what I could possibly do.

I tried asking my kids nicely. I tried begging them. I always felt ignored by my older kids and with my youngest, everything always turned into tantrums and meltdowns. 

I felt like I was a horrible mother. 

I’d cry in the car after dropping them all off at school. Every. Single. Day.

And then something would happen that would suddenly put me on the path to success with motherhood. Something that would have me regain control. 

It was so simple too that I initially laughed at the thought. I’m just relieved that I stopped laughing long enough to give it a try because it was a game-changer.

How To Stop Yelling At Your Kids

Before I tell you how I broke that cycle of insanity with the screaming, those stupid Pinterest chore charts, and all those other things I tried that didn’t work, I want you to know one thing…while you may feel alone, you’re not.

I felt alone in this too. I thought I was the worst mom on the planet. 

But then, I discovered the power of positive parenting strategies. And it changed everything in our home for the better.

Yes, I laughed at the very idea of it. However, I was at the end of my rope, and you probably are too. 

What I learned from positive parenting strategies was how to end the struggles at bedtime. I learned how to make tantrums a thing of the past.

I even found the secret to getting my kids to do chores without ever having to remind them again.

It was unbelievable to walk into the kitchen and see everything neat and tidy. And their backpacks were all put away rather than strewn on the floor.

Did aliens abduct my kids and replace them with cyborgs?!?

Nope. I had found the answer to my prayers, one that would keep me from yelling, screaming, and losing my last shred of sanity.

One that would stop the sibling squabbles over who gets the remote control or the last cookie. 

I know it sounds unbelievable, but the techniques I learned truly saved our family. It turned a chaotic and unhappy household into one that is harmonious and full of love.

So, what was the secret to my success?

We had gone to the park for a picnic and while there, I ran into a friend I hadn’t seen in months.

Her 4 children were always off the rails, never listening to her, and their entire vibe was pure chaos.

Imagine my surprise when she called them all over and they promptly arrived. They weren’t anything as I remembered them, little monsters running wild.

My friend, Melinda, looked calm and unfrazzled as well. 

We sent the kids off to play together and I had to ask what had changed.

Melinda told me that she found a free online course from Positive Parenting Solutions.

She said finding that free course was the day her whole life changed for the better. She urged me to try it and I honestly had nothing to lose.

I remember seeing something about it on ABC or CBS, maybe other big news networks too. I know I saw it in the New York Times. 

When I found the free parenting course online from Positive Parenting Solutions, I gave it a try. A week later, I couldn’t believe the results.

Suddenly, my kids were listening. There were no tantrums. And I was calmer than I’d been since before having my kids.

I never expected it to turn out so well, but this free online course was just what I needed to take the power back in my family.

Now the time we spend together is productive and wonderful. We’ve removed all the struggles and can simply focus on all the love.

If you’re struggling to get control over your children, losing your voice from shouting while no one listens to a single thing you say, stop this endless cycle of insanity.

And start fresh with the free online course from Positive Parenting Solutions. 

I’ve included the link below, so you don’t have to go searching for it and can restore harmony in your home faster!