Does your child lash out or trash his room when he gets mad? Here's how to help him work out strong emotions and stop the bad behavior.
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Our 7-year-old lost his lunch money at school—and now his play date canceled. So he slams his Lego tower against the wall, sending bricks flying everywhere. Your heart stops. Does expressing anger that way mean he may become a violent adult? Um, unlikely, says Heather Shumaker, author of It’s OK Not to Share. “Frustration and anger are normal emotions, and kids need a strong physical release for them,” she says. But to safely redirect his feelings, have him;
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