Getting angry at my kids over stupid stuff
This is embarrassing but my 8yo spilled juice and I literally yelled at him like he'd done something terrible. It wasn't even that much juice. He looked terrified. I feel like garbage. This is the third time this month I've blown up over something small and I can't figure out why I'm like this now. I'm not normally a yeller. Am I just burning out? Is this normal dad stuff or do I need to talk to someone?
Hey man, the fact that you feel bad about it means you're a good dad. That moment of "oh crap I messed up" is actually important. Did you apologize to him afterwards?
the terrified look is the real wake-up call. kids need to know they're safe in their own home. if you're noticing a pattern maybe talk to a therapist about anger management - not because you're a bad person but because you deserve to feel less angry all the time