How to Help Your Angry Child Calm Down
Calming strategies you can use with your child to help them cope with angry outbursts.
Calming Down
Practical support to reduce distressed behaviour.
Our Calming Down collection unpicks the reasons behind your child’s angry outbursts and helps you find simple strategies. You’ll find a range of ideas your child can use to get in control of big emotions before they feel overwhelmed.
- Why do I get big, angry reactions to simple requests?
- How can I reduce tantrums and meltdowns?
- What can I do to help my child calm down?
From toddlers to teens, find the support and practical ideas you need – with more helpful resources added all the time.
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The Calming Down Collection
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