How to De-Escalate An Angry Child

When tension runs high, it's tempting to match our children's emotions and meet their anger with anger but it rarely works. All we're left with is disconnection and lots of guilt.  Instead, we are best served by focusing on de-escalation. In this episode, I give you a roadmap to refer back to again and again when navigating your child's intense emotions. TIMESTAMPS ► Introduction: 0:00 ► 1. Avoid trying to reason with an angry child. 01:13 ► 2. An angry child wants their feelings validated. 03:45 ► 3. Say as little as possible. 04:39 ► 4. Stop addressing their misbehavior in the heat of the moment. 06:07 ► 5. Bring them to a quiet & private area. 08:51 ► 6. Don't put a time limit on their feelings. 10:33 💌 Get TMP Times in your inbox every Monday. Start your free 7-day trial 👉🏽 https://www.themompsychologist.com/tmptimes 💌 Free Parenting Script Pack: https://themompsychologist.com/script-pack FREE 2-MIN QUIZ: ► WHAT'S YOUR PARENTING STYLE?: Find out your parenting style and simple things you can do to shift your approach for better behavior! https://www.themompsychologist.com/QUIZ SHOP MY FAVORITES ► Check out my Amazon Storefront and shop my favorites https://www.amazon.com/shop/themompsychologist LET'S BE FRIENDS! ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themompsychologist ► Facebook: http://facebook.com/themompsychologist ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themompsychologist BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY ► hello@themompsychologist.com DISCLAIMERS: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. All content I create, including this video is for educational purposes ONLY. This is not meant to diagnosis or treat any mental health conditions or substitute mental health treatment in any way. Please consult with your child's pediatrician or a local mental health provider when considering trying new interventions.