Anger management techniques for kids

[Usuallyhappycamper]

I had a call from the school because 7 year old ds had lost his temper and been very mean to another child. We have dealt with the issue at home and he lost his break at school.

I also want to teach coping / calming strategies, so that next time he is annoyed with another child, he takes a different path. Can anyone recommend techniques, videos, books etc that might help?

Zones of Regulations are a big thing in some school. Not saying your child is SEN but we use the technique to teach ASD children about emotions and how to regulate themselves eg I am feeling sad… I want a hug, I want to read a book etc
Might be something you could adapt to suit your child

This book is good for this situation:-
www.amazon.co.uk/Red-Beast-Controlling-Aspergers-childrens/dp/1843109433?tag=mumsnetforu03-21
Aimed at autistic children - but could be used for any child

Thank you. We don't suspect any SEN. He is normally very friendly and empathetic, but does get serious rages every now and then. The other child did something mildly annoying and he totally flew off the handle. It won't be the last time someone annoys him, so need make sure there is a different reaction next time.

When your DS gets angry, could they give him some bubbles to blow?

But this only works at level 3 or 4, once at level 5 the child is too angry to try such a measure therefore the child would have to understand the signs of when they start to get too angry/an adult would have to watch out for these signs. With my son the signs are he tenses up all his muscles and goes very quiet.

The explosive child- Dr Ross Green

I agree with zones of regulation. It helps children recognise their emotions and realise they don't have to act on their anger.

Look at his short lectures on you tube, and he will blow your mind.

He’s a Harvard medical centre very well decorated well regarded Dr of psychology and behaviour.