Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast!

In this episode, I was joined by a woman who I wish I knew 20 years ago - or at least, had her book 20 years ago! Her name is Janel Breitenstein and she’s the author of, “How to Stop Yelling Up the Stairs: Keeping Your Cool While Raising Your Kids” which is the topic of this episode.

Long-time listeners may know some of my story and how I truly struggled as a mom with my littles and especially after adopting my precious little girl. The adoption-reality was completely different from the adoption-dream I had - countless sleepless nights and a traumatized baby who would not sleep and wouldn’t accept anyone but me. The external triggers were intense, but I realized many years later there were also things in my heart, too. I still carry guilt over how I yelled at my kids which is also a part of today’s conversation with Janel.

I am so glad you’ve joined me for this episode! Let’s dive in!

Key topics in this episode:

• Managing anger in parenting
• Modeling emotional health for children
• Creating a gospel-centered home amidst chaos

Connect with Janel on her website and blog: https://www.janelbreitenstein.com/

Buy her book, “How to Stop Yelling up the Stairs” by clicking here!

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