TITLE

Get a Grip

PUB. DATE

November 2006

SOURCE

Know Your World Extra;11/3/2006, Vol. 40 Issue 4, p14

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article presents tips for children on how to manage anger in a positive way. Some people lose control when they are angry. Some may do things that hurt others or might say things that they will regret later. One should learn to control their temper, for anger is not an excuse for violence or abuse. Some of the ways to control anger are outlined, including doing activities to stay calm, like listening to relaxing music and writing in a journal. A quiz to managing anger is also presented.

ACCESSION #

22903286

Tags: ANGER in children;  TEMPERAMENT in children;  EMOTIONS (Psychology) in children;  CHILD psychology;  ANGER

 

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