Anger
Anger is a normal and useful emotion. It can tell children when things are not fair or right. But anger can become a problem if a child's angry behaviour becomes out of control or aggressive. No matter what’s making you angry, there are ways to cope without hurting other people or yourself.
Top tips for dealing with anger
- Count to 10. It can help to give you time to think and calm down.
- Breathe slowly and deeply. In through your nose and out through your mouth.
- Control your tone of voice. Keep it slow and quiet.
- Use a stress ball. Or slowly make a fist and release your hands, over and over.
- Think before you react. Wait an hour before you say or do anything.
- Leave a situation. Walking away shows more strength than staying.
(Definitions from Childline and NHS)
Anger resources (activities and guides)
Book List:
- ‘Ravi’s Roar’ by Tom Percival
- ‘The Angry Dragon’ by Michael Gordon
- ‘When I Feel Angry’ by Cornelia Maude Spelman
- ‘Red, Red, Red’ by Polly Dunbar
- ‘A Little Spot of Anger’ by Diane Alber
