“Settle down,” you say above the screaming. It sounds more like a threat than a caring suggestion. “I don’t know how!” your child jeers back. You shake your head, sighing. How many times do you need to remind her to take a deep breath when she’s upset? Obviously, something’s missing here. Big Feelings. Big Confusion. Big feelings like anger, frustration, jealousy, anxiety, sadness, and stress … Continue reading What anxious and angry kids need to know about their brain