Dr. Robyn Silverman provides specific tips to parents so that they can help their children learn some constructive anger management. Anger Management is the Powerful Word of the Month this month– and is a vital social skill that helps everyone better function in relationships and prevent unnecessary violence.
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Anger Management Quotes:
“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned” (Buddha)
“Two things a man should never be angry at: what he can help, and what he cannot help.” (Thomas Fuller)
“If you are patient in one moment of [...]
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There it is. A Marshmallow. Big, white, mushy, sweet yumminess staring your child right in the face– saying “eat me!” Could your child resist if he knew he’d get two if he waited out the challenge? Would he eat it before the researcher even left the room?
Waiting…is hard.
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Self control is a vital part of our character as it allows us to operate in our society in an acceptable way. It’s imperative that our children learn self control because its part of relationship management, violence prevention, and positive problem solving. It is also a foundational component to our children’s success in school and [...]
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As I discussed in today’s Powerful Words Q&A seminar, kids have the power to raise money for Haiti. As children can feel helpless and fearful when natural disasters hit, it’s vital that we allow them to help– contribute– so that they can feel that they are making things better. This creates a better sense of [...]
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As you know, we’ve been talking about empathy as the Powerful Word of the Month– which is so fitting, considering the devastating empathetic response and outpouring of help Haiti has been receiving after the tragic Earthquake last week. How has your heart opened up to Haiti? Have you been able to imagine yourself in their [...]
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The Powerful Word of the Month is Empathy! What a great way to start the New Year– thinking of others, not just ourselves. As we figure out our goals, our plans, and our ways to stay accountable to our New Year’s Resolutions, let’s think of how our actions and behaviors affect others. Can you imagine [...]
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