Have you noticed that your child seems to have a down mood, but also seems angry too? Seems odd, doesn’t it? While it may seem surprising that these two feelings coexist, it actually is quite common for children who are depressed to express it as anger. I like to call it “irritable depression.” Read below for […]
Have you noticed that your child seems to have a down mood, but also seems angry too? Seems odd, doesn’t it? While it may seem surprising that these two feelings coexist, it actually is quite common for children who are depressed to express it as anger. I like to call it “irritable depression.” Read below for […]
Anger is one of the most difficult emotions for your child to cope with. Understanding where it comes from, what to do with it, how to express it in a safe and appropriate way, and then how to problem solve to resolve the anger, is a monumental task for any tween—and their parent. Understanding the […]
Anger is one of the most difficult emotions for your child to cope with. Understanding where it comes from, what to do with it, how to express it in a safe and appropriate way, and then how to problem solve to resolve the anger, is a monumental task for any tween—and their parent. Understanding the […]
Dear Jenmarie, My teen daughter has been lashing out recently. She yells and screams whenever I tell her to do anything, she makes sarcastic comments to her brother, calls her little sister names, and is just plain defiant toward her father. Yesterday she threw her phone on the floor and the screen cracked. The school […]
Dear Jenmarie, My teen daughter has been lashing out recently. She yells and screams whenever I tell her to do anything, she makes sarcastic comments to her brother, calls her little sister names, and is just plain defiant toward her father. Yesterday she threw her phone on the floor and the screen cracked. The school […]
