Parents at times need to be firm with their children, and a somewhat enlarged voice may emphasize one’s point. But this does not call for an uncontrolled verbal outburst or explosion.

God’s Word the Bible takes a practical view of matters and gives this fine encouragement: “Let all malicious bitterness and anger and wrath and screaming and abusive speech be taken away from you along with all badness. But become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate, freely forgiving one another just as God also by Christ freely forgave you.”​—Eph. 4:31, 32.

Surely, the One who urged that “screaming and abusive speech be taken away from you,” can help you to calm down when you feel like screaming. But you must go to him in prayer to ask his help.

Other practical measures when you feel like screaming may be to get away from the trouble or problem if possible. Go for a walk. Listen to soothing music. Or get away to where you can sit down and read the Bible and meditate on its encouragement from God. To have God’s continued approval we must apply what he says, including his admonition to put an end to the habit of screaming.