Navigating Childhood Anger

Many children experience big emotions like anger but what parents often see on the outside (shouting, storming off, arguing, throwing things, pushing limits) is usually the tip of the iceberg. Anger is commonly a secondary emotion — a fast, protective response that can cover feelings such as fear, embarrassment, disappointment, sadness, sensory overload, or a sense of unfairness. In this webinar, we’ll break down what anger can look like and why it can spike at home, after school, during transitions, or when a child feels misunderstood. 

We’ll help you identify your child’s early warning signs (their “body signs”) and the most common triggers, so you can intervene before an emotional escalations becomes an overwhelming meltdown. You’ll also learn calm, evidence-informed strategies for de-escalation in the moment, plus follow-up conversations that build emotional language, responsibility, and repair — without lectures or shame.

Parents will leave with a clear framework for supporting regulation while maintaining boundaries, and a set of tools to reduce episodes of anger over time.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this webinar, you’ll be able to:

• Understand why anger is often a secondary emotion and what it may be protecting (e.g., anxiety, shame, overwhelm).
• Identify your child’s triggers and early “body signs” so you can respond sooner and more effectively.
• Use practical, parent-friendly de-escalation strategies that support regulation and connection.
• Apply a simple post-incident approach to guide repair, problem-solving, and emotional skill-building.
• Leave with recommended language, resources, and activities to help children talk about anger at home (including story-based tools like *The Red Beast*).

Anger Workshop activity

Parents will complete a quick “Anger Map” activity to pinpoint their child’s top triggers, body signs, and best calming supports. You’ll also draft two ready-to-use phrases for the heat of the moment (one for setting a boundary, one for reconnecting).

Join Quirky Kid Psychologist Bridget Tegg  to feel more confident and less stuck when anger takes over — and to learn a clear, compassionate approach that supports your child’s emotional development and your family’s wellbeing.

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