174 - How to Discipline Your Kids Without Losing Control

174 - How to Discipline Your Kids Without Losing Control

From Anger Secrets by Alastair Duhs

March 1, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 174

About this episode

Alastair Duhs discusses effective discipline strategies for parents to manage their anger and improve communication with their children.

For more information on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com . Have you ever promised yourself you’d stay calm with your kids only to find yourself yelling anyway when your patience runs out? You try the usual parenting tips, counting to ten or staying positive, but in the moment none of it seems to work. In this episode of The Anger Secrets Podcast, anger expert Alastair Duhs explains why most discipline advice fails when emotions are already high, and what actually works instead. You’ll learn how your internal emotional state plays a bigger role than your child’s behaviour, and how small changes in awareness, communication and structure can transform discipline from reactive to calm and effective. What you’ll learn in this episode: -Why your child’s behaviour isn’t the real cause of your anger -How stress and unprocessed emotions influence your reactions -The importance of clear expectations instead of vague rules -How noticing positive behaviour reduces conflict over time -Why empathy helps children calm down faster without removing boundaries -When and how to take a timeout yourself to prevent escalation Want help with this? If you’re tired of yelling and want…

People in this episode

Host: Alastair Duhs

Topics covered

  • parenting
  • anger management
  • discipline
  • emotional control
  • communication

Keywords

  • anger control
  • discipline techniques
  • parenting tips
  • emotional awareness
  • calm parenting

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