Parent-Guided Anger Control Skills for Kids
A parent-guided video session to help children understand anger, calm their body, and use safer words instead of shouting, hitting, or throwing.
Start this sessionIs this session right for you?
A quick, honest look - so you start in the right place.
What's inside
Nine gentle, guided steps - each with a short video and a practical activity.
- Is This Session Right for Your Child?
- Why Children Get Angry
- Anger Body Signals
- Stop Hands, Use Words
- Main Practice: Turtle Pause
- Calm Body Practice for Kids
- Parent Response During Anger
- 7-Day Anger Skills Plan
- When to Seek Professional Help
Worksheets you can keep
View them on screen and download as a PDF, beautifully laid out.
Child Anger Self-Check
A gentle reflection on your child's anger.
Anger Body Signals Chart
Spot the early body clues of anger together.
Turtle Pause Card
A pocket card for the four turtle-pause steps.
Safe Anger Rules Poster
Simple safe-anger rules to put on the wall.
7-Day Anger Skills Plan
One gentle anger step a day - print it and tick as you go.
How it works
Watch & reflect
Short guided videos walk you through each idea in plain, simple language.
Practise
Each step has a small activity. Your answers save privately on your device.
Keep your tools
Download worksheets, trackers and a 7-day plan to continue on your own.
Revisit anytime
Come back whenever you need it. The session resumes where you left off.
Questions, answered
Is this therapy or medical treatment?
No. This is a guided self-help experience built on practical, well-known methods. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or a replacement for a professional. If your feelings are intense or lasting, please speak with a doctor or mental-health professional.
Who is this session for?
Mild anger, frustration, shouting, crying with anger, grabbing toys, throwing small items, or difficulty waiting.
Who is it NOT suitable for?
Frequent violence, harm to self/others, severe aggression, trauma, abuse, developmental concerns, or behaviour that feels unsafe.
How long does it take?
About 35-45 min, split into small steps. You can pause and resume anytime, and revisit as often as you like.
Is my information private?
Yes. Anything you write in the activities is saved privately on your own device, never uploaded.
Do I get worksheets I can keep?
Yes. The session includes worksheets, trackers and a 7-day plan you can view on screen and download as a PDF.
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Ready when you are
Take it gently, at your own pace. You can begin now and come back anytime.
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