S9E17 (Mini-Series EP 05): Yelling Works. Until It Doesn’t. What to Do When Calm Parenting Feels Impossible

There is a reason so many parents feel confused, discouraged, and exhausted when it comes to discipline. One minute you are told you are too soft. The next minute you are told you are too hard. Then somewhere in the middle of trying to hold it all together, you raise your voice again and end the day feeling guilty, frustrated, and defeated.In this episode of the Raising Eyebrows Series, we are talking honestly about why yelling may seem like it works in the moment, but slowly chips away at the kind of home and relationship most of us are actually trying to build. We dig into the difference between discipline and punishment, why fear gets quick compliance but not real growth, and what calm parenting actually looks like when you are tired, triggered, and trying your best in real life.This is not about being perfect. It is not about never getting frustrated. And it is definitely not about pretending parenting is easy. It is about learning how to guide your children with more clarity, more confidence, and more self-control, even when calm feels far away. If you have ever wondered how to correct your child without constant power struggles, shame, or yelling, this conversation will meet you right where you are.For more support, parenting tools, and real-life guidance, come connect with Celia here:Instagram: @beabetterparentdotcom Skool Community: skool.com/beabetterparentAnd be sure to download the Be A Better Parent App, available on the App Store and Google Play. You can also follow Dr. Kailey Buller for thoughtful, grounded support on motherhood, postpartum, and family health at:Instagram: @vitalswithdrbuller And if this episode speaks to your heart, we want to personally invite you to join us for the Day of Calm Global Summit, happening April 3 to 6, 2026. This is a powerful online gathering created to help parents, educators, leaders, and caring humans come together around one very important truth: calm changes everything. You can learn more and reserve your place at CalmSummit.org.