My kids were being loud and I just lost it on them and yelled way too hard. Then I felt like a total hypocrite because I'm always telling them to control their emotions and be patient and kind. Had to go apologize which was humbling but necessary. Anyone else struggle with keeping your cool when you're tired and stressed? How do you come back from those moments with your kids?
Hey man we've all been there. The fact that you feel awful about it shows you care. Just apologize to them and explain that you messed up. Kids are more forgiving than you think.
Have you talked to them since it happened? A simple 'I'm sorry I yelled' goes a long way with kids.
I did the exact same thing last month and I took all three of my kids aside later and apologized. Told them daddy wasn't angry at them just angry about the situation. It helped a lot.
Don't beat yourself up over this. You clearly care about being a good father or you wouldn't be feeling this way right now. That's what matters.
One yelling incident doesn't make you a bad dad. You're human and you lost your patience. What matters is what you do next to make it right.
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This is worth a serious conversation with your wife too so you guys can work on coping strategies together for the next time you're at your limit.