Anger Management

Growing up comes with a lot of ups and downs and sometimes strong emotions seem to take over. It is difficult to parent an angry child or teen, and it can be disruptive to the family. Kids can learn, however, to manage their feelings — including anger — rather than letting their emotions control them.

Anger isn’t a bad thing — it’s how we express being angry that matters.

Anger is a very powerful emotion, but if your child doesn’t know how to handle being angry, it can make parenting a challenge, leading to arguments, physical fights, abuse, and even self-harm. But if a child or adolescent learns how to control their anger and stay calm, it can be a powerful skill that motivates them to make positive changes in their lives — changes that can improve relationships and the dynamics of the family.

Why is my child feel so angry?

Your child may struggle with anger, aggression, or emotional “tantrums” for a number of reasons. It may be caused from a loss like a divorce or death. Trauma might also make a child or teen struggle with emotions. Depression, anxiety, ADHD all could play a part in this challenge. And some kids just have a low frustration level and don’t have the tools to cope. Many believe that children that exhibit aggression often have exceptional leadership skills that need to be redirected into behaviors that are constructive.