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If yelling worked, parenting would be super easy. At some point all parents yell at their children. Why you may ask? Because "yelling" seems to be the most effective alternative. Truth is, it doesn't work and usually backfires on us. In order to fix things, I believe the key to resolving any problems is using to have a one-on-one communication session with your child, have a structured environment and most importantly, always be positive. When a parent has a positive happy face, your child will, too.
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