You don’t have to say you’re sorry for feeling cranky or frustrated or exhausted or anything else. There is absolutely nothing wrong with any emotion, ever, no matter how yucky it may feel. You may, however, need to apologize for your behavior. The distinction between how you feel and what you do is an important one for both you and your children. The ability to experience difficult feelings without acting on them is a powerful life skill (and one that you probably need more practice with if you’re reading this book).
