Angry: Washington — Spending too

Washington — Spending too much time on screens may cause emotional and behavioral problems in children—and those problems can lead to even more screen use, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. Conducted by an international team of researchers, the study systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed 117 studies, encompassing data from over 292,000 children worldwide. The findings were published in the journal Psychological Bulletin. “Children are ... Incorporating visual aids, such as a thermometer, where kids can lower their emotional “temperature” from red to blue. Help kids learn words for their emotions When children learn to notice and explain how they feel, they can use words to convey frustration instead of angry behaviors. Anger is a normal, healthy response to a threat and may be used for a constructive purpose. When anger becomes uncontrollable or is unexpressed, it may lead to destructive thoughts or actions. Learn how to control it. Anger is an emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something. It can give you a way to express negative feelings or motivate you to find solutions, but excessive anger can harm your physical and mental health.