How to Stop Yelling Up the Stairs, by Janel Breitenstein

How to Stop Yelling Up the Stairs, by Janel Breitenstein

Author: Sky High Podcast Network May 16, 2026 Duration: 16:04

Today, Roberta talks to Janel Breitenstein about her new book How to Stop Yelling up the Stairs: Keeping Your Cool While Raising Your Kids, available from Kregel publishers.

Lead with love when your last nerve is shot.

 You want: a peaceful home where you model self-control.
 You have: regrettable reactions when the kids baptize the cat.

Your children, whom you dearly love and usually like, are bickering upstairs, baiting each other across the invisible line on the back seat, or causing the laptop to bellyflop on the linoleum. The end of your rope vanished along with the chance to enjoy a hot cup of coffee.

How can you handle your real-life kids and real-life stress without flipping your lid or locking yourself in the bathroom?

With been-there humor, Janel Breitenstein offers wisdom and practical strategies pulled from God's approach to conflict. In this boots-on-the-ground field guide, you'll find

  • empowering tips to parent smarter, not harder—with greater emotional intelligence and intentional discipleship;
  • thoughtful questions to help you dive into the "whys" beneath your anger;
  • group discussion prompts; and
  • "cooling" prayers.

It's time for an inner exploration that will clear your path and your mind. You can calmly and confidently raise your kids, lower your voice, and shape a home of peace.

Discover the latest Christian books and meet the authors behind them on Author's Corner, where Roberta Foster explores new releases in faith-based publishing. Whether you're seeking Christian novels, inspirational reads, or in-depth book reviews, this podcast is your guide to the newest titles in the Christian literary world.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.


Ever wonder about the story behind the book sitting on a church library shelf or featured in a magazine? Author's Corner: Interviews about the Latest Christian Books pulls up a chair for those conversations. Host Roberta Foster, from KNEO Radio in Neosho, Missouri, brings a warm and thoughtful perspective to each discussion, moving beyond simple summaries to explore the personal journeys and convictions that drive today's Christian writers. This podcast offers a quiet space to hear authors discuss their craft, their faith, and the sometimes surprising paths that led them to publish. You'll listen to genuine dialogue about new works spanning theology, personal spirituality, fiction, and practical living-all through the lens of a vibrant faith. It feels less like a formal interview and more like overhearing a compelling chat between people who care deeply about ideas and storytelling. Produced by the Sky High Podcast Network, each episode is a concise visit into the heart of what motivates contemporary Christian voices, providing listeners with a richer understanding of the books shaping conversations in communities and churches. For anyone curious about the people behind the pages, this series connects the reader to the writer.
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Author's Corner: Interviews about the Latest Christian Books
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Duration: 15:41
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Duration: 15:37
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Duration: 7:42
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99 Life-Giving Bible Verses for Women, by Hope Johnson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:45
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Duration: 14:50
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