Lately, I’m just feeling so frustrated and angry all the time when my kids don’t listen. They’re great kids but it’s like every single request or instruction is a battle. I try to stay calm but I end up yelling or snapping more than I’d like to admit. And then, of course, I feel like the worst mom afterward. I just get so sad and guilty, feeling like I’m failing them. How do other parents manage these moments? I just need to know I’m not alone, and maybe get some ideas on how to handle my frustration without losing it.
Honestly, you’re not alone. 
I get you 100%. I remember those days like they were yesterday and my kids are already teenagers! Back then, what really helped me was finding little outlets for myself, 10-minute breaks, a walk, anything to decompress.
Oof, it’s such a tough place to be. I feel like all we do as parents sometimes is try to balance love and patience while walking on a thin line of exhaustion. My son just doesn’t listen when I ask him to do something. Sometimes, I just step away, even if it’s for a few minutes and try to breathe. I don’t know if it makes a huge difference but at least I come back a little calmer. I think feeling frustrated is a part of caring so much but the guilt can be the worst part of it all. We’re all just trying our best and I think that’s enough.