How to Help Bring Down Anger

Are you wondering how you can help your child manage their anger?
Anger is a natural emotion that everyone experiences. However, for children, anger can be particularly difficult to manage. Helping kids understand what causes their anger and how to manage it can be a valuable life skill.
Imagine you’ve had a long day and are tired and overwhelmed on your way home from work. When suddenly your car gets a flat tire, you pull over to fix it in the pouring rain; when another car drives through a puddle, you get soaked. This frustration causes anger as it would for any individual. But children don’t understand when faced with these overwhelming emotional responses.
Helping our children understand their emotions
Teaching children how to understand their emotions, including anger, is an important life skill. Children who identify and manage their emotions tend to have better mental health outcomes as they grow and develop. Understanding why they feel the way they do and developing techniques to manage those emotions healthily can help children feel more in control and less overwhelmed. By teaching children how to understand and manage their emotions, we can help them grow into healthy and emotionally balanced adults.
How to help bring anger down for your child? Here are some tips:
1. Identify Triggers
Help your child identify what causes their anger. This can be anything from a frustrating school assignment to a disagreement with a friend. Once they have identified their triggers, they can start to develop strategies for managing their anger. It’s important to note that triggers can be different for each child. What may cause one child to feel angry may not cause another child to feel the same way.
2. Teach Coping Strategies
Teach your child coping strategies they can use when they feel angry. This can be anything from taking deep breaths to counting to 10. Encourage your child to use these strategies whenever they feel angry. It’s important to practice these strategies when your child is not angry, as this can help them remember to use them when they are feeling upset.
Simple coping strategies to start with:
- Taking deep breaths
- Counting to 10
- Going for a walk
- Talking to a friend
- Practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, or visualization.
3. Add Social Emotional Learning

Consider incorporating social emotional learning into your child’s education. Social emotional learning teaches children how to manage their emotions, develop positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. By teaching your child these skills, you can help them manage their anger in a healthy and productive way, and develop into a well-rounded and emotionally balanced individual.
4. Model Positive Behavior
Children learn by example, so it’s important to model positive behavior. When you feel angry, try to model healthy ways of managing your anger. For example, take a break, go for a walk, or talk to a friend. This can teach your child that it’s okay to feel angry, but it’s important to manage those feelings in a healthy way.
5. Practice Relaxation Techniques

Teach your child relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, or visualization. These techniques can help your child calm down when they feel angry. It’s important to practice these techniques with your child, so they feel comfortable using them when they are upset.
6. Seek Help
If your child’s anger is causing problems at school or at home, consider seeking help from a mental health professional. A therapist can work with your child to develop coping strategies and healthily manage their anger. It’s important to remember that seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of strength.

Therapy can be a valuable tool for children who struggle with managing their emotions. A therapist can work with your child to develop coping strategies and healthy ways to manage their anger. This can help your child feel more in control of their emotions and less overwhelmed by them. Additionally, therapy can provide a safe and supportive space for your child to explore their thoughts and feelings. By seeking help from a mental health professional, you can empower your child to develop the tools they need to manage their anger and lead a happy and healthy life.
How to help bring down anger, together.

By helping your child understand and manage their anger, you can empower them to handle difficult situations in a healthy and productive way. It’s important to remember that managing anger is a lifelong skill, and it’s okay to make mistakes along the way. By working together, you can help your child develop the tools they need to manage their anger and lead a happy and healthy life.