26/08/2025
Parenting isn’t easy — and when kids push our buttons, shouting feels like the quickest reaction. But here’s the truth: shouting might stop the behavior for a moment, but it rarely teaches the lesson.
Children don’t just need discipline, they need guidance, empathy, and calm words that show them how to manage big feelings.
That’s why I put together this list of gentle alternatives to shouting — simple phrases you can swap in the heat of the moment. These phrases calm the storm, keep connection alive, and actually help kids learn better behavior.
Swipe through to see the powerful “Say This Instead” phrases every parent can use.
Tell me in the comments: Which phrase will you try first with your child?
