Dealing with kids' emotions, especially anger, can be tough for any parent. This article shares some easy and fun activities that can help kids learn to manage their anger better, building emotional strength and resilience along the way.
1. Guided meditation
Meditation is a great way to help kids calm their minds and get a grip on their emotions. It’s a fantastic tool for managing anger by promoting relaxation and mindfulness. Check out websites like Mindful.org for guided meditations designed just for kids. You can also explore our mindfulness activities for kids for more ways to help them stay calm.
2. Relaxing massages
A gentle massage can do wonders when it comes to helping a child relax and release built-up tension. It’s a simple way to make them feel safe and calm, which can really help with anger.
You can find easy massage techniques for kids on YouTube or wellness apps. Pair this with breathing activities for kids to enhance relaxation.
3. Stories about anger
Reading stories where characters deal with anger can give kids a relatable way to understand and express their own feelings. This can be combined with our forgiveness activities for kids to teach about moving past anger.
Help your child manage their emotions with "Deflate Your Anger." This story provides tools for kids to calm down when they’re feeling upset. Download today our Storybook App and empower your child to handle anger in a healthy way!
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4. Listening to music
Music can really change how we feel. Encourage your child to listen to calming music when they’re angry. It’s a healthy way to help them relax and manage their feelings.
Websites like Calm.com have great selections of relaxing music for kids. This activity works well alongside our gratitude activities for kids to promote a positive mindset.
5. Conversation cards
Conversation cards are a fun way to talk about emotions and teach kids about handling anger. They help kids open up and learn to talk about how they’re feeling. You can buy emotion conversation cards online or even make your own at home!
This activity pairs nicely with our empathy activities for kids to foster understanding and compassion.
6. The volcano of emotions
This activity helps kids think of anger as a volcano that builds up and then erupts. It’s a fun, visual way to help them understand what happens when we don’t manage our anger well. You can find resources for this activity on websites like CopingSkillsForKids.com. Inspire your child to dream big with "Emma, You Can Be Anything."
This empowering story shows that the sky's the limit when it comes to their future. Download now our Storybook App and encourage your child to pursue their passions with confidence! It also ties in with our tolerance activities for kids to teach patience and understanding.
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7. Anger thermometer
An anger thermometer is a cool tool that helps kids visualize and measure how angry they feel. It’s great for teaching them self-awareness and control. Combine this with integrity activities for kids to encourage honest self-reflection.
8. Stop / Think / Do
Teach your child to stop, think about what they’re feeling, and then choose how to respond. This activity is awesome for helping kids learn impulse control and make better decisions when they’re mad. Encourage a positive mindset with "Think Positively."
This uplifting story teaches kids the power of optimistic thinking. Download now our Storybook App and help your child see the bright side of life! This technique works well with our patience activities for kids, promoting thoughtful reactions.
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9. Guided visualization
Guided visualization encourages kids to imagine calming scenes, helping them manage anger by finding their own mental “happy place.” It’s a great way to promote relaxation and emotional control. This activity pairs perfectly with our grounding activities for kids.
10. Create calm bottles
Calm bottles, filled with glitter and liquid, are a fun visual tool to show how our minds can be stormy with anger, but calm down as the glitter settles. Making a calm bottle is a hands-on way for kids to learn about self-regulation. Instructions can be found on various parenting blogs and websites.
Explore the wonders of growth and patience with "Sofía Sows a Seed." This story teaches kids about nurturing and the rewards of perseverance. Download today our Storybook App to plant the seeds of patience and care in your child's heart! Pair this with our kindness activities for kids to teach gentle and calm interactions.
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11. Giving the best example
Kids learn a lot by watching their parents. When you handle your anger well, you’re teaching them to do the same. Being a good role model can make a big difference in how they learn to manage their own emotions. Consider discussing your own strategies for handling anger as part of respect activities for kids.
Teaching kids how to manage their anger is one of the best gifts we can give them. These activities not only help them handle anger but also boost their emotional smarts and resilience. Remember, every child is different, so it might take some experimenting to find what works best for yours.
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Entrepreneur mum. I created Storybook: Bedtime Stories the #1 app in over 90 countries. I have been able to help families with the app and through my social media influence. I also created a Facebook group with over 12,000 moms where we support each other.
Medically Reviewed by:
Dr. Lorena Koppel is a distinguished Child Clinical Psychologist based in Azuay, Ecuador, with over 26 years of experience at Monte Sinaí Hospital. She specializes in treating emotional disorders in children and adolescents, providing family counseling, and integrating theoretical and practical approaches in clinical psychology.
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