Kids have a way of testing our patience and pushing our buttons. How we respond in these moments can shape our relationships with them for years to come. Learning to control your reactions, even in challenging situations, can create a calmer home and help you build a stronger connection with your child. Pediatrician and parenting expert, Dr. Mona Amin, explained that kids learn more from what we model than what we say. They are highly attuned to nonverbal cues like our tone, body language, and expressions. If we respond with frustration or yelling, we teach them to handle stress in the same way. Instead, by staying steady, we show them how to navigate big feelings constructively.