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A watercolour illustration of a child doing an activity book with his grandmother in a warm home.
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EmotionAnger

What if sometimes we simply need to move on?

Is your child still angry despite all the words, explanations and suggestions? Sometimes stopping the discussion and changing direction can help everyone move forward.

A watercolour illustration of Marie making a water bottle talk to help Gabriel smile again in the car.
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When the right tools are not enough

Is your child still angry after you have tried every tool you know? Sometimes no phrase can make a big feeling disappear, and what is needed most is time and presence.

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EmotionAngerBoundaries

The book that helped me when the big meltdowns began

Looking for a book to help with a young child’s big meltdowns? This one gave me practical tools without promising a miracle method.

Gabriel throws a stick to show how big his anger feels during a walk with his mother and their husky, Shadow.
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EmotionAnger

I asked my son to show me how big his anger was

Is your child very angry and struggling to find words? Asking them to show how big the feeling is can make it visible and easier to move through.

An abstract watercolour showing a closed checkout, apples and a written note as a big feeling begins to settle.
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EmotionAnger

When writing helps a big feeling settle

Is your child still overwhelmed after a big emotional moment? Writing down what happened can help them put the experience somewhere and feel heard.

A watercolour illustration of a mother sitting beside her sad child.
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EmotionAngerBoundaries

Before we correct, let’s start by listening

Is your child overwhelmed? Before correcting, explaining or finding a solution, acknowledging the feeling can help lower the tension.

Gabriel tears paper to express his frustration while his mother sits nearby, calm and attentive.
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EmotionAnger

When feelings are too big for words

Is your child overwhelmed by a big feeling? Drawing, playing, moving or tearing paper can give that emotion another way out.