Resources to help you Thrive from Inside
Science-grounded, heart-centred articles integrating Polyvagal Theory, IFS & Neuroscience — written by Dr Noriko Noda, GP & Mental Health Practitioner, New Zealand.
Why I Couldn't Stop Yelling at My Child
A compassionate, science-based exploration of why parents lose control — and what your nervous system is really trying to tell you.
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Have you ever yelled at your child — and then hated yourself for it?
Not because you don’t love them. But because you couldn’t stop, even when part of you wanted to.
This guide is for you.
Inside this article, you’ll find out why yelling isn’t a character flaw — it’s a nervous system response. You’ll get a map for recognising when your brain has shifted into survival mode. And you’ll learn a three-step reset you can use tomorrow morning, before you walk through the door.
Every morning before school, it was the same. My daughter stood with her violin. Within minutes, the tears started. And so did my yelling.
I was a doctor. I had read the parenting books. And I still couldn’t stop.
What I eventually found — when I finally looked inward instead of outward — changed everything. That’s what this guide is about.
MEETING THE FAMILY WITHIN
A gentle introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) — understanding your Parts and the Self that can lead them.
