Moms and Dads

5 Parenting Reminders to Help You Stay Calm During Chaotic Moments

by Gretchen Gatan Fragada
October 10, 2022

When you feel yourself feeling frustrated with your kids, here are parenting reminders to help you stay calm amidst the chaos.

As parents, we all know that there are good days and chaotic days. Good days might include your child following their routines, having a good nap, eating all of their food without complaints, and more. It might even involve you having a bit of time for yourself. However, chaotic days are inevitable. Naps are short, kids are hangry (hungry and angry), and you barely have enough time to comb your hair. We totally get it. So, if you’re experiencing one of those days, here are some parenting reminders to help you stay calm in the most chaotic moments.

Parenting Reminders to Help You Stay Calm Amidst the Chaos

1. Your child’s behavior is not personal. It’s developmental. This is not about you.

If your child is throwing a big tantrum because you didn’t give them what they wanted, take a deep breath. Little kids are still learning to process big emotions and most of the time, their tiny bodies can’t handle it just yet.

2. Your job is to share your calm and not join the chaos. Peace starts with you.

A child who senses your calm state might be able to mimic that same energy and vibe. This allows you to communicate better. And perhaps, they can slowly understand where you are coming from.

3. Your child is having a hard time, not giving you a hard time.

No child wants to give their parent a hard time on purpose. When you feel yourself getting angry or frustrated, step out for a while and take note of this parenting reminder to help you stay calm.

4. Challenging behavior is not a call for a big reaction. It’s a call for extra help and support.

Again, children don’t know how to handle big feelings just yet. And on days that they’re being extra challenging, it’s actually their way of letting you know that they need your love, help, and support to get through it.

5. Last parenting reminder to stay calm: Slow down. You can handle this.

It’s so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life. For our last parenting reminder to help you stay calm, it’s completely okay to slow down. Slowing down benefits both you and your child. It can even allow you to stop and smell the roses—or see the beauty in the chaos. That despite everything, your bond with your child remains as strong as ever.

You’ve got this!

On difficult days, we hope that these parenting reminders help you to stay calm. Bookmark this article or share it with a friend who might need it!