by Meg Ulrich | May 30, 2023
“I lose my temper, but it’s all over in a minute,’ said the student. ‘So is the hydrogen bomb,’ I replied. ‘But think of the damage it produces!” The ability to calm down when angry is a developmental skill that...
by Meg Ulrich | May 30, 2023
“Anger is one letter short of danger” No matter how much I emphasize the importance of proactive approaches that address underlying factors and anger triggers, parents almost always want to talk about highly charged situations where their child is “out of control.”...
by Meg Ulrich | May 22, 2023
“People who fly into a rage always make a bad landing.” The process of “making it right” is not a punishment, but rather an opportunity to demonstrate responsibility, to make amends and, perhaps even, “wipe the slate clean.” Post anger processes are as...
by Meg Ulrich | May 15, 2023
“Inside every ANGRY CHILD is an emotion they haven’t been able to comprehend, and inside every ANGRY ADULT is that child.” So much has been written or said about this topic that it is impossible to address fully within the scope of FIRED UP. Here are a few...
by Meg Ulrich | May 11, 2023
“All that is natural is unfair.” Why is unfairness is an anger trigger for children? It is much different than their reactions to frustration or disappointment. A better understanding of why unfairness leads to anger is the key to helping children...
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