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A Radical Approach to Anger Management
By Molly Breen In Molly Bang’s beautifully illustrated book, When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry . . . , we see the young title character process through various stages of nuanced anger. She is an enormous and destructive figure, a … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood, Parenting
Tagged anger, feelings, help kids self-regulate, preschool
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How to Help Little Kids with Big Feelings
By Allison Wedell Schumacher Not too long ago, a well-meaning acquaintance asked, “How are you?” Here’s what I thought: “Well, if you really want to know, my car is misbehaving and I’m worried about how much I’ll have to spend … Continue reading
How to Handle Anger Issues in the Classroom
By Andrew Hawk I believe it is the intent of most educators to create safe and happy learning environments. Classrooms should be places where students can set aside the outside world. However, this is easier said than done. Every day, … Continue reading
Posted in Elementary Angle, Teaching
Tagged anger, anger management, anger management for children, feelings, IEP, IEPs, response to intervention, RTI, special education
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Helping Students Cope with Holiday Stress
By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of What to Do When You’re Scared & Worried: A Guide for Kids The holidays can be a joyful time for many of us. Kids look forward to gift giving, having time off from … Continue reading
Anger Management for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders
By Elizabeth Reeve, coauthor of The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (And Their Parents) Anger, something we all feel and learn to cope with, can be difficult to manage for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Controlling anger … Continue reading