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5 Tips for Helping Children Understand Anger
by Deborah Serani, Psy.D., author of Sometimes When I’m Mad Anger is generally a natural response to certain issues or situations, yet it is often felt or expressed in ways that are scary, confusing, or even unhealthy. Many people consider … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Teaching
Tagged anger, anger management for children, Free Spirit author, SEL
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Mental Health Resources to Support Students’ Well-Being
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’ve put together a list of resources (some free!) to support students’ mental health and well-being. Mental Health Board Book Collection Ease worries and help toddlers calm down and feel valued with this … Continue reading
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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