Emotion Regulation and Aggression in Early Childhood

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Anger is a powerful emotion, but it doesn’t have to dictate our actions. Research shows that while 90% of aggressive incidents are preceded by anger, only 10% of anger actually results in aggression. That means we have a choice—our emotions can sound the alarm, but they don’t have to be in control. Teaching kids how to regulate their emotions starts with modeling calm, naming emotions, and taking a deep breath before reacting. When we slow down and engage our frontal cortex, we empower our child

How to Handle Aggressive Toddler Behaviors