You know how hard it is on your nerves when your kids fight with each other? You know how it ruins your mood and raises your stress levels? Well your kids feel the same way when you and your spouse fight except that they feel not just agitated by your conflict, but also scared, overwhelmed and helpless. In fact, your conflict hurts them FAR more than their conflict hurts you. Keep this in mind when your partner provokes you. Don't fall for the bait. Instead, take your time and respond properly when you have a private moment. A hidden benefit in this strategy is that you will often find that waiting a bit causes the "big deal" to become a non-issue that doesn't even require a response - so you may be able to reduce your conflict by 60 - 80% just by giving your kids a break. Waiting a bit is good for all of you!
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