The article narrates a stressful morning in a household with five children, highlighting the author's meltdown amidst the chaos of parenting responsibilities. It discusses the challenges of emotional regulation as a parent and the need for self-care. After recognizing the burden of managing family needs, the author apologizes to the children for her outburst, emphasizing the importance of emotional transparency and modeling vulnerability. This experience reinforced the need for parents to acknowledge their feelings and take care of their mental health.
It wasn't just a raised voice. It was a full-body, full-volume yell that sliced through the chaos like a thunderclap.
My kids deserved an apology. I told them I had been tired and overwhelmed that morning and my reaction was not to be expected.
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