Tammy’s seven-year-old son was angry. His sister had broken his model airplane. Tammy quickly put her arm around her son and began to talk to him. “I know you’re feeling hurt and frustrated,” she said. “Let’s go outside for a minute and jump on the trampoline, and then we’ll talk about it.”
Anger can be a difficult emotion to manage, especially for boys. As parents, it’s crucial that we teach our son how to self-regulate when emotions are high. Any physical activity, like jumping on the trampoline, can work well. You can also have your son smash play dough, do push-ups, or press the palms of his hands together. Show your son that it’s possible to express frustration in healthy ways that don’t hurt himself or others.
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