"My biggest struggle is with my five-year-old. When she is angry she scratches, bites and sometimes hits. She also yells very loudly. I would love some advice on how to get her to stop."
A listener wrote in with this question, and I knew it would probably resonate with many listeners.
Like us adults, kids are experiencing lots and lots of angry feelings – more so than pre-pandemic, without the usual outlets or often even the ability to leave the house and get a change of scene.
It can be difficult for adults to deal with our own rage, after years and decades of experience… It's so much harder for kids to deal with their rage.
They need our help! Today I share a 3-part formula that I hope you find helpful in handling your child's angry outbursts.
We've also got an impromptu Parenting News, featuring the following:
The Forge article "Your Only Goal Is to Arrive," about how only one thing really matters right now in bringing our families through the pandemic.
A new book – Why are You Still Sending Your Kids to School? – from friend-of-the-podcast and expert in raising self-directed learners Blake Boles. I share the Amazon link here, but Blake asks that you consider purchasing it through "local bookstores, which could certainly use the business right now."
(I share about this book both in the Parenting News, and also in the main part of this episode. I think it's required reading, not just in handling your young child's rage, but also in raising resilient and happy kids. Highly recommended!)
Join us!
Notes, including tons of links and a cheat sheet of the 3-part formula to handle your child's angry outbursts, are at weturnedoutokay.com/331 : )
Also: I have been working hard behind the scenes, creating a 5-module course on "How to keep going" and a training on "how to handle your child's angry outbursts," not to mention spring cleaning in the Ninja Parenting Community… and in this episode I share when registration opens once more for NPC!
The response from NPC members has been wonderful, and I'm excited to open up the community for those of you who want the extra support coming through the pandemic.
Listen in to this episode to find out when registration opens, if you need that supportive community, and help from an expert in child development.
Join the We Turned Out Okay book club!
I wrote a newsletter recently on how to handle it if you're feeling anxiety in the pandemic (and after). Click the link below to read it:
https://weturnedoutokay.com/it-is-normal-to-be-anxious-when-everything-is-changing/
To watch the Free Virtual Summit I created in response to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic go to:
weturnedoutokay.com/OkayCon2020
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413: The most important tool in my inner toolkit
412: Enjoying the Adventure with Gary Marcus Judge
411: The day I decided to live
410: “Free and in flow” with Brian Bogert
409: Let's create a great year!
408: Sharing a special new show, Where in the World is Andrew Moss?
407: Supporting Others by SEEING Them with Frederick Buskey
406: Supporting Kids in Building Their Life How They Want It
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405: What happened when I got hacked this week!
404: Feeling safe while exploring the world.. What I learned on my 3-week solo hike across England
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403: Was I homesick? How was reentry? More GREAT questions I've been asked after my cross-UK trek!
402: Some of the GREAT questions I have been asked about my cross-UK hike!
401: The people who made my 3-week solo-hike across northern Englad super special!
400: Taking you into my solo hike across northern England!
399: Coming from a place of "total love and care for ourselves" with Coach Andrew Moss
Live Event: What I learned about myself solo-crossing England on foot!
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