- Article: "Dealing With Anger"
This article addresses the key issues related to children and anger management.
- "Go Go Diego!" Game
This "Hangman" style game helps kids think about things that make them angry and things that help them deal with it.
- IML Journal Page: "Dealing With Anger"
These pages, designed for easy printing, encourage children to express themselves on the topic and can complement home or classroom discussion.
- "Dealing With Anger" Word Search
This printable puzzle is a fun way to bring up and think about issues surrounding the subject.
- Video Clip: "Dealing Anger"
Features pre-teens discussing what makes them angry and how they deal with it. These short videos are wonderful ice-breakers and catalysts for in-person discussion. (Copies of this video clip can be purchased on DVD, VHS, or CD-ROM by calling CastleWorks, Inc. at 212-288-2150.)
Quick Discussion Guide:
Questions and suggestions for discussing this topic with your child.
Related Resources:
On The Web
American Psychological Association: Controlling Anger Before It Controls You
http://www.apa.org/pubinfo/anger.html
Discusses anger management and strategies to keep anger at bay.
AtHealth.com: Helping Young Children Deal With Anger
http://www.athealth.com/consumer/issues/childsanger.html
Explores what we know about the components of children's anger, factors contributing to understanding and managing anger, and the ways teachers can guide children's expressions of anger.
Books
A Volcano in My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger
by Eliane Whitehouse , Warwick Pudney
This book helps children aged 6 to 15 handle their anger. Includes stories as well as easy-to-use games and exercises designed to encourage children to see their anger and to deal with it constructively.
131 Creative Strategies for Reaching Children with Anger Problems
by Tom Carr M.S., LPC
This practical guide offers insight, techniques and activities for managing and helping chronically angry children.
Please also see Books for Kids.
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