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frustrations during their day can create
a build-up of energy in their bodies.
By the time they get home they need
an outlet. For some children it will be
in the form of down-time and calming
activities which include sensory soothing
activities, e.g. listening to music, reading
a book or squeezing a stress ball. Some
children need to release the energy out
of their bodies with an activity that
has lots of action or laughter and fun
involved. When your child doesn’t get
that release of energy or moment to calm
their nervous system she may “explode”
with anger. Just make sure you don’t
overstimulate your child with too many
activities. Child led play and choices
during the day can also give children a
level of control.
Help your child to know his own body
and when to detect the warning signs in
his body before it explodes. (This can be a
faster heart rate, breathing faster, feeling
red in the face or a need to tighten their
fists). You can guide and teach your child
breathing exercises or how to release the
energy by screaming into a pillow. They
can also do a “monkey dance” with lots
of actions, have a swim-noodle fight or
engage in a sporting activity. Laughter
is a brilliant way to blow the potential
“Anger fire” out as it shuts down the
flight/fight response in the brain.
The real secret is to address the
hidden needs which will reduce angry
behaviour in children. There are also
children who display anger due to other
reasons such as anxiety and autism.
These parents may need specialised
support.
If you feel that your child’s anger is
very disruptive to the family or that
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