conv: I feel so bad when I think back to times that I yelled at my kids for no real good reason. I feel so bad when I think back to times that I got angry and yelled at my kids for no real good reason -- just a combination of the day's events and feeling irritated_comma_ really. We get carried away with our emotions sometimes. Did you explain it to them? Yes! THAT I feel good about! Making a point to use it as an opportunity to talk. I've definitely used it when it comes to the way others might act -- emphasizing that it's not about *them*_comma_ it's really about the person and where they're at. I'm glad you're not too prideful to admit your mistakes to your kids and used it as a teaching opportunity. I do look at that as a strength_comma_ in anyone. Being able to say "I'm sorry" and "I made a mistake."