Why do we get angry?
We get angry when something feels unfair or doesn't go our way.
Pip’s answer
- We get angry when something feels unfair or doesn't go our way.
- Your brain sends a big hot feeling, and your heart beats faster.
- Anger is okay to feel, and slow, deep breaths help it cool down.
- Every person in the whole world feels angry sometimes. Even me, buddy!
Try it together
Can you take three slow, deep dragon breaths with me?
For grown-ups
Anger is a normal emotion that often arises when something feels unfair, blocked or threatening. The body responds with a faster heart rate and tense muscles. Naming the feeling, taking slow breaths and taking a break help children calm down and choose what to do next.
Ask your child: What does your body feel like when you're angry?
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