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by Lisa Dunning, MA, MFT
Being angry is a normal emotion. Unfortunately
many parents treat anger as an inappropriate behavior instead of a normal
emotion that
requires child anger management techniques. Instead of defusing their child’s
anger many parents unknowingly increase their child’s anger. It is important
for parents to know the warning signs of their child’s anger in order
to help reduce the anger. Below are child anger management techniques to assist
parents in helping their child defuse their child’s anger in an appropriate
manner.
Child Anger Management Breathing Technique
Practice breathing techniques with your child. When
you notice your child’s
anger escalating, help your child take a deep breath in and out. This child
anger management technique alone will enable your child to relax and calm
down.
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Child Anger Management Counting Technique
Count to 10. After your child takes a deep breath have
your child count to 10. This step will again help redirect your child’s
anger and calm your child.
Child Anger Management Take A Break Technique
Take a break from the situation. If a topic is getting too heated, call a
time out where you and your child take a break from the topic that created
the anger. When you and your child are calm you can revisit the conversation.
Provide A Safe Place For Your Child To Express Anger
This is an extremely important step in providing anger management. Your child
needs to let out their anger appropriately. Some suggestions are: screaming
in a pillow, punching a pillow, punching a punching bag, taking a walk, screaming
in the backyard, etc. Again, after your child is calm and has released their
anger appropriately, it is important to finish the conversation.
Have Your Child Join An Activity
Sports is a great anger management outlet. Some terrific activities are martial
arts, football, soccer, running, basketball, kickboxing, skating, bike riding,
etc. Any activity exerting physical energy is good.
Leading By Example Is More Powerful Than Do As I Say When Using These Child
Anger Management Techniques
This last point is key in teaching your child anger management techniques.
Leading by example is more powerful than do as I say. When your child sees
you implementing these anger management techniques when you are angry they
will be more likely to use them as well. Your child will also be more likely
to follow these techniques when you are calm and supportive. Once your child
is calm, you and your child can engage in a dialogue to evaluate what caused
the anger in the first place.
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