Tag: Anger management
“Mommy, What is 9/11?”
by Betsy on Aug.23, 2011, under Communication, Parenting, Safety, Sensitive Topics
As the ten year anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the media is heating up with programs and references to that tragedy. Ten years ago already. Wow! As was the case when Kennedy was shot, many can easily answer the question, “What were you doing when you heard the... Read more...
:9/11, Anger, Anger management, Feelings, Media, talking to children about terrorism, Terrorism
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Your Children Are Watching You!
by Betsy on Jul.19, 2010, under Communication, Environmental influences, Parent modeling, Parenting
“Coach Accused of Punching Son” The headline in the LA Times caught my eye. A youth baseball coach is facing a simple assault charge for punching his 9 year old son in the face after the boy was ejected from a game. Are they kidding? I read... Read more...
:Anger, Anger management, Parent bad behavior, Parenting, Respect, Values
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Don’t Take it Personally
by Betsy on May.28, 2010, under Behavior, Communication, Parenting
“You’re the meanest mommy in the whole world!” the seven year old screams at her mother, as she stomps down the hall to her room, punctuating the scene with a crashing door slam. There’s not much that’s good about that scene, except that it is well within... Read more...
:"I Hate You;" Children's Anger; Expressing Anger; Angry Feelings;, Anger, Anger management, Feelings, Respect
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