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Anger Management Tips to Soften the Edges

Let's keep our Winston-Salem kids level headed

By Jeffrey Willey Publisher Macaroni KID Winston-Salem, NC September 8, 2022

Let's be honest, we've all been there.  That moment where you see red and you are just going to lose your temper.  We must always keep in mind that the kiddos are not too far away, watching our every move.  What they see, they often imitate.  We have to be mindful of our actions, but we also need to be proactive when it comes to helping our mini's overcome the boil-over.  Here are a few things that work in our household when the sirens are going off and we are facing a meltdown. However, there are sure to be sure signs that we are approaching an outburst.  We are able to now identify triggers and pay attention to body language.  


These are some of the techniques we use to bring things back to normal:

* Deep Breathing 

*Physical Exercise 

* Distraction

*Action Games

Storytelling 

The bottom line is, to use your chosen method to de-escalate the anger monster before it spills over.  What are some methods that you use Winston-Salem?  Email us at mackidwinstonsalem@macaronikid.com