Coping with anger
Yesterday I asked Cayen ... can you tell me some tips on what to do if you feel very angry and want to calm down? Can you help me draw it out ? And this is what he drew .. if you can spot the messages amongst the abstract representation , this is what they are: - count numbers - talk to someone - sit at the table alone for a while - think about things - read books - draw I thought it's quite interesting how he still remembered all these cool-down tips that I have shared with him these over a few books during the peak of his fights in school last year. Conclusion: don't underestimate the power of reading and kids' memory. Teaching coping strategies can help our kids better navigate through the terrible twos and threes for all types of issues from fighting/hitting, impulsiveness, telling the truth , separation anxiety etc.