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Monday, September 14, 2009
Anger Management for Kids Pt. 2
This is the second in a series of postings looking at how to teach your children anger management. Yesterday we talked about modeling coolness and today we'll talk about helping kids identify their anger triggers. Instead of teaching by example as with modeling coolness this will be the first step in how to actively teach your child anger management skills.
As with adults, kids typically get mad over the same few anger triggers over and over again. Ask your child "What situations make you angry?" The answer will vary from not fitting in with the other kids to being told what to do. Then, ask them what they do when that makes them angry and REALLY listen to what they say. Finally talk about the pros and cons of the responding that way to a situation, try to get them to talk about specific situations. Ask them if they thought they used the best strategy to deal with the situation. Talk this over with them, come up with your own idea if you think you may have a better one. Role play with him or her so that they will be rehearsed when it comes up in real life.
As with adults, kids typically get mad over the same few anger triggers over and over again. Ask your child "What situations make you angry?" The answer will vary from not fitting in with the other kids to being told what to do. Then, ask them what they do when that makes them angry and REALLY listen to what they say. Finally talk about the pros and cons of the responding that way to a situation, try to get them to talk about specific situations. Ask them if they thought they used the best strategy to deal with the situation. Talk this over with them, come up with your own idea if you think you may have a better one. Role play with him or her so that they will be rehearsed when it comes up in real life.
Anger management advice by Dr. Joe James at 2:33 PM
