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Help kids manage anger

Help kids manage anger

Grrrrrr! I’m angry! Children who learn to manage their anger have a head start on handling fears and other emotions.Read more

Good mothering makes boys strong

Good mothering makes boys strong

Good mothering makes boys strong. There’s something quite reassuring for a boy to have a caring, loving mother in his life. It helps him take risks, as he know if he messes up his mother will always forgive him, accept him and love him. Read more

Help your child manage anger in 6 simple steps

Help your child manage anger in 6 simple steps

Kids can learn to manage anger, in much the same way that they can learn to manage fear, sadness and, even happiness. Admittedly, some kids have a ‘hair trigger’ so that their anger can escalate in an instant, but parents there is a plan you can follow to help them handle their anger effectively without hitting, hurting or humiliating others.Read more