#197 How to Not Let Your Children’s Moods Affect You (Grumpy & Otherwise)

We’ve all had the experience of being around someone who’s grumpy — even our spouse or children — and then soon we’re feeling grumpy as well.A mother of multiple children recently asked us,“When the people around me (aka my children) are grumpy, negative, or ‘down’, how do I not let that affect me?”Negative emotions and grumpiness are inevitable and a normal part of life.But when those around you are moody or grumpy, how do you keep that from bringing you ‘down’ as well?Is it possible to stay happy or positive in such cases? And if so, HOW?And is it possible to positively influence those around you so that they can better process their negative emotions and return more quickly to a positive state?With deliberate intention and focus it IS possible to become the ‘rising tide that lifts all boats’.YOU can become a great force for good in your family and develop the skill of maintaining positivity —— not fake, masked happiness, but true, appropriate positive emotion that becomes a stabilizing force in your most important relationships.This episode is very real and relevant to anyone who has to interact regularly with people who aren’t always happy.Which is especially needed if you’re married or have children (or plan to one day).Make sure to listen until the end where we discuss:“How do you want your children to remember you emotionally?”“What kind of person do your children see you as?”“What emotional memory will they have of you?”We discuss all this and more in this practical discussion between parents of 7 children with 20 years of experience.If you enjoy this episode — or any of our episodes — would you please do us a favor and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or on our website at podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.comWhen you leave us a rating and review it helps to make this world a better place by getting this podcast to get into the ears of more people and parents — the molders and shapers of future generations.We all need all the help we can get to be the best people and parents we can be.Families with thriving parents raise thriving children who grow up to have a positive impact on their families and communities, which leads to better nations and a better world.You can make an impact by taking a minute to share the podcast with someone who will benefit from it, and by leaving a rating and review.RESOURCES:Let us help you in your extraordinary family life journey.How We Raised 7 Well-Adjusted Kids - Without Yelling, Tantrums, Punishments or Power Struggles (+ get THE CHECKLIST: Things We Do Every Day to Raise Well-Adjusted Kids)Rachel’s ⁠⁠Must-Read Booklist for Well-Read Moms⁠⁠Greg's ⁠⁠Recommended Reading List for Parents & Youth⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@worldschoolfamily⁠ or ⁠@greg.denning⁠Enrollment is open for the Extraordinary Parent Mentoring Method!Get Rachel's ⁠⁠Family Systems & Charts⁠⁠Join the Do More With Less Stress Workshop Series for busy momsJoin Greg’s 7-Day Challenge JOIN GREG'S 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE! Join the Formidable Family Man Masterclass and TribeGather with us at the ⁠World School Family (Beach & Farm) Resort⁠ in PortugalRead our reviews here: https://podcast.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/reviews/