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When Your Child Is Angry or Aggressive: What Helps

Help your child manage anger and aggression without punishment. Learn what to do in the moment, stop hitting, and build self-regulation over time.

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When Your Child Gets Angry: The Cheat Sheet

In the heat of the moment with your angry child? This simple 5-step cheat sheet helps you stay calm, set limits, and respond with confidence—plus a printable version.

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How to Help an Angry Child (And Build Self-Control Over Time)

How do children learn to manage anger? Discover how kids develop self-regulation over time—and how your response helps them calm down and build self-control.

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Why Is Your Child So Angry? (What It’s Really Telling You)

Why is your child so angry? Learn what anger is really signaling—overwhelm, hurt, or disconnection—and what your child needs in those moments.

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Tantrums: What’s Really Going On—and What to Do

Tantrums aren’t misbehavior—they’re overwhelm. Learn what’s really going on and how to respond so your child calms down and builds self-regulation over time.

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How to Stay Calm When Your Child Is Angry (Without Yelling Back)

When your child yells or melts down, it’s easy to get pulled in. Here’s how to stay calm, avoid power struggles, and respond in ways that actually help your child...

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What Your Child Wishes You Knew When She Acts Out

Don't you wish your child would tell you she's feeling terrible? when your child is "acting out," it's because she CAN'T articulate those feelings.

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Why Kids Blame and Lash Out -- and How To Help Them

Lashing out when we’re upset and blaming others for our distress are completely normal human reactions. Moving beyond blame takes maturity--for all of us.

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When Your Child Is Hellbent on Misbehaving: Time to Invite a Meltdown?

When your child is acting impossible, she needs your help. Try this.

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Tirades and Tears? Time for a Do-Over!

Next time you find yourself in the middle of an emotional train wreck with your child, try a Do-Over. Just rewrite the script for a happier ending!