**Psychologists Anne Hilde Vassbø Hagen and Joanne Dolhanty explain
everything you need to know about your child's anger and how to manage
it.
**
Anger can be normal and healthy when it enables us to stand up for
ourselves and defend against injustice. However, it can also lead to
aggression--even violence--while also hiding other, more vulnerable
emotions. For instance, an angry child may be hiding embarrassment,
shame, disappointment, sadness, loneliness, or fear. As a parent, it is
your job to help your child understand their anger, express it in an
appropriate way, and address the underlying need.
In Angry Kids, Angry Parents you will learn how to respond to your
child's anger in a sensitive and productive way that validates their
feelings, addresses their needs, and teaches them to manage their own
anger. It can be nerve-wracking to watch your child explode in rage.
This book will teach you how to stay calm and protect your boundaries.
Supported by years of psychological research and therapeutic practice,
the strategies in this practical, compassionate book will help any
parent who struggles with their child's anger.