How does your child control their anger?
Would you say that your child has a temper? As a parent, it can often be challenging to calm a child who struggles with anger issues. Practically all children will lose their temper from time to time. It is only natural and is to be expected. Fortunately, there are several steps that you can take as a parent to help your child cope with their anger. Keep reading and discover a few anger management techniques for children!
Have Coping Activities
When a child becomes angry, it is important they have outlets that help them escape their anger and return to a calmer state. For instance, a coloring book with a set of crayons may be precisely what your child needs to relax after a major temper tantrum. Other examples include reading a picture book or playing on their swing set.
Establish Rules
As a parent, you need to establish what is acceptable inside your home. For instance, when your child becomes angry, they need to be taught what they can and can’t do to help remedy their frustrations. Some parents allow their children to go into their rooms and scream into a pillow, while some others may not. You as the parent need to set the precedents and establish what kind of behavior is permitted in your home. Under no circumstance should any kind of violence or name-calling should never be tolerated.
Talk It Out
Once your child has calmed down, it is crucial that you sit down with them, and talk to them about their anger. They need to understand that it is okay to become angry sometimes, but they need to respond appropriately when they are feeling frustrated. There will likely be times where your child cannot control their temper and break your anger rules. They may break an item or rattle off a few bad names, but you need to address every situation as they come. Do not sweep any bad situation on the rug and address every flare up from your child.
The Connections Therapy Center
The Connections Therapy Center serves families of children and adolescents with disabilities and special needs. We are a team of experts in the fields of pediatric speech, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and behavioral sciences. As a team, we offer intensive hands-on therapy for children and adolescents, as well as informative and useful resources for families. If you are interested in learning more about what we can do to help your family, visit us online or give us a call at (202) 561-1110 (Washington, D.C. office) or (301) 577-4333 (Lanham office). Want to get more information on how to help your child thrive? Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and Pinterest.