As Illinois' stay-at-home order persists and summer plans look different from usual, some kids are getting frustrated. They're angry. They're bored. Some of these feelings are normal. Some may have ...

Discover the simple phrase psychologists recommend to de-escalate your child's anger and transform a tense moment into a ...

Helping children manage their anger is essential for their emotional development and overall well-being. As they deal with the ups and downs of growing up, teaching them skills to cope with ...

Does your child scream, clench their fist, and grind their teeth when you say no to their demands? Well, instant meltdowns and getting aggressive are quite common among younger kids. Such tantrums ...

You ask your son to unload the dishwasher and he responds with a angry bark. You ask your daughter if she’d like to go to the mall with you and she throws a book. Whether simple request or deeper ...

Life doesn’t always go your way. This is one of the hardest and most universal lessons we learn as we move out of toddlerhood and into childhood and later adulthood. While it’s normal for a small ...

Children and teens express anger in many different ways. It is easy to recognize their anger when they are hostile or aggressive toward others or are physically destructive toward property. They may ...

As a school counselor, one of the most frequently asked category of questions I receive centers around ‘how do I handle my child’s anger?’ The question is almost always spoken by parents in a voice ...

In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, each week I am highlighting a tool from the Mental Health America’s Tools 2 Thrive series. These are practical tools that everyone can use to prioritize ...

Waiting in long lines, dealing with snide remarks from co-workers, driving through endless traffic — it can all become a bit much. While feeling angry by these daily annoyances is a normal response to ...

How do I help students talk about their anger over what the coronavirus has done to their lives? Whether it’s missing prom, graduation, or just hanging out with friends, there’s a lot for kids to be ...