I was sent a copy of Yell Less, Love More for review. But I’d planned on buying it anyway. All opinions are my own.
One of my New Year’s Resolutions this year was to stop yelling at my kids. I had many, many moments before that where I said that I needed to stop yelling so much. That I knew it was more me than the kids. That though they might do something that needed correcting, that didn’t mean I needed to do it at the top of my lungs.
But since that was a vague goal, it didn’t help me change much. So, I had to say that I’d stop entirely. And it’s actually gone quite well. I’m not perfect, but yelling is rare now.
If I do happen to yell, the kids take me much more seriously now, since it’s not just a part of our normal day.
When I shared my struggles with yelling, I found out I was hardly alone in this. It might just be one of those things that no one wants to be the first to admit due to fear of judgement.
But The Orange Rhino has built an entire community around her no yelling challenge. Sheila has a book coming out this month called Yell Less, Love More: How the Orange Rhino Mom Stopped Yelling at Her Kids- and How You Can, Too!
Yell Less, Love More is a helpful guide for parents looking to yell less. Even if it’s not yelling that you want to change, if it’s a tone you use or a harshness due to stress, this book has practical tips for you.
While you can sit and devour the whole thing in one sitting, the book is broken up into 30 days, giving you something to think about or work on for that day. Sheila includes daily tips to deal with that urge to yell and you can pick the ones that work for you.
She shares honest moments from her failures to stop yelling, making me feel like I’m not alone in occasionally having a mommy meltdown. And also explains the difference between yelling to a child and yelling at a child. I still yell to my kids sometimes: I would if they were about to run out into the street or were going to get hurt. I still holler up the stairs to tell them to hurry up because we need to leave. Yelling to is about getting attention, while yelling at tends to be hurtful.
The Orange Rhino still disciplines her kids. I still discipline mine. But yelling doesn’t have to be a part of that. It’s not like when I yelled at my kids, that actually did anything to change their behavior. But calmly take away their access to Minecraft? Oh, yeah, that works.
Yell Less, Love More takes a more loving approach to parenting. Whether you keep promising to stop yelling and failing or you’ve already started down your journey, this book will be a helpful resource for you.
The book will be available on October 15. You can preorder your copy of Yell Less, Love More now and be guaranteed the lowest price. Shortly after the book’s release, The Orange Rhino will be hosting an online 30-day challenge with daily encouragement, Q&A, inspiring quotes etc shortly after the book releases for everyone who pre-orders. Details soon on The Orange Rhino.
Yell Less, Love More Giveaway
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I would love to yell less, but sadly yelling is the only way people actually listen to me.
That’s the yelling to instead of yelling at she talks about in her book. Sometimes that’s totally necessary. 😉
My blogging buddy Nina would probably like to read this book. In all seriousness, it sounds like a great resource for parents looking to be better at their job.
This sounds like a great book with a great message. I found that yelling didn’t seem to help.
I yell entirely too much, but sometimes it’s that or I get ignored. And even when I yell I get ignored too lol.
This book sounds awesome. Thanks for hosting a giveaway, I think I would love to read it and know a friend who could use it too. Thanks again.
Oh, mercy. I could have used this book years ago. I should grab a copy for my sister who has a 2-year old.
I totally need this books. I love my niece and nephew to death, but sometimes I let the have it with a little more force than I should. I’m not proud of it, but there it is. =/
I don’t yell. I “speak loudly”. Ok I yell.
I don’t have kids myself. I used to teach Special Education and I certainly think many of the parents could certainly have used a copy of this book! 🙂
i don’t think I could stop yelling, as hard as I try 🙁 When they get to be 12 and 17, they apparently lose their hearing
I feel like I spend more time yelling now than I’ve ever done and I need some help because I don’t want to be that mom. I wish my husband would read it too.
Oh wow, I wish this book was around when my 16 year old was little. I will definitely let my brother know about it though. He could probably benefit from it with 3 year old twins and a 7 year old.
Oh I need this book. I’ve loved following the Orange Rhino and while I’ve been doing ok lately, I do fall into these traps where I find myself yelling far more often than I want to!
I need the reminders sometimes. Especially on a really stressful day.
This sounds like a great book. We don’t yell much at our house because we are committed to making it a peaceful place.
I have tamed the yelling monster. I do know some who could use this tho.
I love the Orange Rhino website. Even if you’re not a yeller, she has great tips to make things a bit more peaceful at home.
Would love to read the book!!
This sounds like a great book. I’ve often vowed to yell less and often to less than successful results. I could use the tips in here.
I have four kids… The oldest is 7. I find myself having to raise my voice to be heard over their noise, often to no avail. I could certainly use some tips to save my voice, my sanity, and their esteem!!
I need this book ’cause I’m just a hot mess LOL! I’m pretty sure my kids think I’m crazy and this is just the way to talk ’cause…they yell right back at me…they’re 5 & 3 and I need to change this behavior now!!
can’t wait to read this book and learn how to control my yell!
I resolve daily to yell less.. I so want to read this book.
I really need to stop yelling so much especially during homework time.
It’s great that they’re listening to you more now that you’ve decreased the yelling. It sounds like a great read!
I would love to stop yelling. It’s not like it works, or it makes my kids or myself feel any better. Ugh.
This sounds like a great book with a great message! Thanks for the giveaway.
Entered your giveaway – I would give the book to Dawn. She tells me often how she hates to yell the kids. This would be a perfect book for her.
This book is coming out just in the nick of time. My 10 year old and I have reached out limits on yelling at each other and I feel just awful and need all the encouragement I can get.
I have been following The Orange Rhino for a long time, hooked on all her posts, especially because she is so real. She knows what it’s like to be with us in the trenches. I want to read this book to gain more of her insight, absorb more of her wisdom, and take any of the possible advice that she can so expertly offer in talking to our children with love and kindness. So excited for this book! Thank you!
I tried the 30-day challenge earlier this year and failed miserably! I would like a copy of this book for myself!
Something all parents need to work on. Sounds like a great book
I need this book, I feel like I yell all day so people will actually get what I’m saying.
I have followed Orange Rino for a few years now. I would LOVE a signed copy of her book!
After a while yelling is pointless anyway, especially if its all talk and no action. I find that being firm and following through with what we say will happens work much more. Hubs on the other hand, if he makes me angry, I yell. LOL
I need this book. My son would agree.
I definitely don’t like my tone of voice at times.
I’m trying to yell less that’s for sure. Thanks for sharing this book!
I think we are all guilty of yelling at our little ones at time. It’s awesome that you are looking at ways to be a better parent. Thanks for sharing!
I want to win because I NEED this book.
I would love to read “Yell Less, Love More.” It sounds like a good read for any parent.
I could use this book. I want to yell less. I’m getting better at it but there is still room for improvement.
i yell way to much, i hate it. i have tried doing it less. i’m going to get this book for sure.
I like that it’s broken down like that for you into smaller reading chunks. I laughed at your Minecraft tip, I can totally see that working…I used to calmly turn off the TV when my second oldest would zone out in a video game and not listen to me, lol. It did catch his attention. 😉
I know yelling less in so important. this looks like a great resource
My girls and I have has a bumpy year with my divorce. And while I’ve tried my best to be positive and not lose my patience, it has happened. I’d love to read this and bring some calm into our lives.
I tried to stop yelling earlier this year. Failed. Have heard of this book and would love to read it! Thanks 🙂
I need this book for myself. We have one daughter, who is VERY headstrong. Sometimes I resort to yelling because it is “easier”, but in the long run it doesn’t do any good when I am trying to model Christ to her.
I want to break the cycle. My mom was a yeller and I am a yeller. After I yell at my kids my 4 year old asks me if I still love her. breaks my heart but I feel stuck. At the end of the day I cant remember if I DIDN’T yell.
I can’t wait to read this!
I would give to my neighbors, they’re always yelling and screaming, the whole street can hear them
I want to win so I can read this & stop yelling all the time.
i want to give it to my mom she will love it
This would be helpful for my sister who is a first time parent.