what i learned about anger from a kid's book

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WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT ANGER FROM A KID'S BOOK presented by Amy Lock

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WHATI LEARNED

ABOUT ANGERFROM A KID'S

BOOKpresented by Amy Lock

1. It's Normal

Strong emotionaloutbursts in children arenormal. Our kids aren't"messed up" and wedidn't screw them up.

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2. Be Calm

Stay calm to encouragecalm.

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3. Let Them Be

Giving children alone timecan allow them to exploretheir feelings. They aremore capable than werealize.

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4. Emotion Educates

Feelings are never wrong,even “negative” emotionscan be our friends. Theyhelp us learn aboutourselves.

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5. It Takes Time

Expressing feelingseffectively is a skill thatreduces emotionaloutburst. It takes time tolearn these skills.

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6. Welcome Hugs

Be open to a child'sattempt at reconciliationafter “bad” behaviours. Accept apologies andhugs with open arms andheart.

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C H E C K O U TM Y R E V I E W O F

Anh's Anger

THEOSBOOKSHELF.COM

A valuable book to help parents

understand the expected anger in

their children

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